Flying with Cigars

[nhcigarfan]

I think the rule now is no blades over 3 inches but don't quote me.

I had one lady ask me once about my punch. Explained was it was, she thought it was pretty cool (Xikar) and she sent me on my way.

[mrtr33]

A little over a year ago, I flew to Mexico with a torch, cutter and matches in my checked bag. I have also flown domestically with my torch and cutter in checked baggage within the last year.

[FactoredReality]

Security Theater is a interesting place.

Checking your stuff is the safest way to go. That being said I've traveled with pocket knives, tent stakes, etc in my carry on luggage. My favorite experience was a diving trip with my dad where he was flagged because the chemical sniffer detected the carbon filter from his regulator moisture wick. I sat there and laughed as they all but strip searched him while I had a 4in dive knife with my gear in a mesh bag.

Don't bother with the TSA locks either, just as big of a hoax.