More commentary on the rules about flying with sharp objects, with special reference to knitting parapharnalia.

Or, for that matter, what about knitting needles?

TSA regulations specifically say knitting and crochet needles are OK as carry-ons, but the only scissors you can have are those with plastic or blunt metal tips.

Now which sort of hijacker would you rather confront? The one armed with the inch-long, pointy scissors, or the one with the foot-long knitting needles, the ends of which have been honed to a deadly point?

You could easily transform aluminum knitting needles to a weapon in a few minutes in the bathroom with a piece of sandpaper or a nail file. Nail files are on the list of TSA approved carry-ons.

Posted by Hilary at September 16, 2004 10:18 AM