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What's the deal with a pocketknife?
Sat, 07/08/2006 - 15:46
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Obviously a pocketknife would be very handy especially if it has multiple accessories but can you take it through airports and whatnot without checking it?

Sat, 07/08/2006 - 21:04
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No, just check it in your luggage. Chances are you won’t need it on the flight or in the airport anyway.

Sun, 07/09/2006 - 13:53
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Always check knives. If you aren’t checking any luggage, you can also buy one overseas.

Mon, 07/10/2006 - 11:52
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What I mean is what if I don’t want to check my pack? I figure that will take a lot of time. Can i do that with a knife or should I just wait til i get where im going to buy one?

Mon, 07/10/2006 - 12:27
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You can’t carry a pocket knife on the plane. If you aren’t checking luggage then buy a knife after you get to Europe.

Fri, 07/14/2006 - 17:24
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You can’t carry a pocket knife on the plane. If you aren’t checking luggage then buy a knife after you get to Europe.

But you can’t bring it back if you carry your pack as carry on.

As a southern boy who lives in a pocket knife culture, I made it quite fine without a knife.

Check in has never taken me that long.

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