Pocket Knife

[ArielSRL]

I have a small one (Victorinox SD Classic) on my keychain. I went through the detectors multiple times and put the keychain with the pocketknife on it in the plastic bin. Never heard a word about it from security.

This was my dad's experience last week.

 

[Robo]

I have a small one (Victorinox SD Classic) on my keychain. I went through the detectors multiple times and put the keychain with the pocketknife on it in the plastic bin. Never heard a word about it from security.

Ditto.

Not so for boarding a commercial airliner, however.
There are literally hundreds of small Victorinox Swiss Army knives that get confiscated by TSA.

You can buy so many of these confiscated knives very economically on eBay (and I have done so.)

 

[Guyton dis lover]

I have so many knives . Like i said I work with a knife every day. When i hunt I carry a Gerber ASEK (Aircrew Survival Egress Knife)
i DO NOT CARRY AKNIFE TO DISNEY WORLD. No need.

 

[jason10mm]

With heightened security in recent days, I wouldn't bother with it. DH carries a gun every day, he managed to go a week without it at Disney.

I'm not sure I would equate a pocket knife with a firearm. I always carry a knife because I bite my nails and can sometimes not even open a soda can. A small knife solves many daily issues with ease, from prying things, cutting things, trimming things, opening things, even screwing in small screws (like on glasses). I doubt many folks are considering packing 6 inch hunting knives, just practical folding knives.

Anyhoo, if it is really critical to get through metal scanners, there are many alternative material knives you can use from ceramic to Kevlar to plastic.

In the past I've had to check a pocket knife if it is detected. Given recent events I'm not sure what their policy will be.

 

[ChloesDaddy]

Not so for boarding a commercial airliner, however.

One of the benefits of driving instead of flying.

 

[soniam]

This. What use could one really have for a pocket knife inside WDW? I don't get it.

Scissors: cut off tags, cut open snack food bags, cut open plastic bubble around toys, trim nails, cut out things from papers/magazines/coupons. This is what I use the most.
toothpick
tweezers
eyeglass screwdriver
corkscrew
Philips and flathead screwdrivers: for toys, electronics, particularly battery compartments
magnifying glass: DH is getting old
bottle opener
can punch opener
knife: cutting fruit and cheese, dividing things like fudge
pen: my new one has a tiny ballpoint pen
etc

For most people, their "pocket knife" is anything but.

 

[scrapquitler]

On one of my trips last year, I was behind a man in the bag check line who had some sort of a folding knife in a holster on his waistband. I don't remember right now if that was in November 2015 or January 2016. He didn't offer it up for inspection at the bag check, and a security person came over and asked him to show it, somehow they notice it even though it was under his shirt. He showed it to them, they had him open it and they measured it, and they let him enter the park with it. I don't know what type of knife it specifically was, or how big it was, but it wasn't a problem, so I guess there's some allowance for pocket knives. Of course that may have changed in the last couple of months.

 

[ChloesDaddy]

I also had one of these in my bag in a clear plastic pouch. It's about the size of my thumb.

One security guard suggested I keep it in the bag. He may have thought it had a knife blade. I didn't ask. It was the only time it came up in ten plus park entries.

Btw, this is what I carry with me when flying. TSA always checks it out and hands it back.

 

[poober25]

I was thankful someone behind us at Splash this afternoon had one. DD got her hair caught in her mister fan, and we asked a CM if he had scissors. Man behind us offered to cut it for us. I thought the CM might confiscate the knife, but he didn't blink an eye.

 

[IrishNYC]

I'm not sure I would equate a pocket knife with a firearm. I always carry a knife because I bite my nails and can sometimes not even open a soda can. A small knife solves many daily issues with ease, from prying things, cutting things, trimming things, opening things, even screwing in small screws (like on glasses). I doubt many folks are considering packing 6 inch hunting knives, just practical folding knives.

Anyhoo, if it is really critical to get through metal scanners, there are many alternative material knives you can use from ceramic to Kevlar to plastic.

In the past I've had to check a pocket knife if it is detected. Given recent events I'm not sure what their policy will be.

I compared them only because they are both banned items, and because she said he carries it every day and would hate to leave it behind.

 

[ChloesDaddy]

I was thankful someone behind us at Splash this afternoon had one. DD got her hair caught in her mister fan, and we asked a CM if he had scissors. Man behind us offered to cut it for us. I thought the CM might confiscate the knife, but he didn't blink an eye.

You don't know you need one until you do.

 

[ChloesDaddy]

I compared them only because they are both banned items, and because she said he carries it every day and would hate to leave it behind.

It sounds like pocket knives under a certain length are not banned.

 

[Robo]

You don't know you need one until you do.

Not a day goes by (at Disney or elsewhere) that I don't I hear the phrase from at least one person in my family, "Do you have your knife?"

 

[bigbabyblues]

My husband didn't realize his was in his pocket a few trips ago, and a security guard at bag check noticed it (I think the clip was sticking out of his pocket). He wasn't allowed in the park with it. Since we rode the bus from the resort, they allowed him to leave it somewhere, probably Guest Relations, and pick it up when we left.

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

We're a pocket knife family so I get it. Heck, I'm from Texas so I get owning a lot of different stuff that people don't really see a need for, such as a 10 gallon hat. My husband's is too big to take into the park so he just leaves it at home before we ever leave for our trip. If your husband's is bigger than allowed, I'd suggest going and buying a smaller one, locking his regular one in the safe at your resort, or not bringing one at all just so he doesn't forget and accidentally bring it.

 

[missnic]

Dh carries a small pocket knife everywhere, and has on occasion forgotten and brought it to the parks. As recently as 2 weeks ago, he was allowed in with it no problem. Universal, however, confiscated one a few months ago. They're MUCH more strict on what can and cannot be brought in.

 

[soniam]

I also had one of these in my bag in a clear plastic pouch. It's about the size of my thumb.

One security guard suggested I keep it in the bag. He may have thought it had a knife blade. I didn't ask. It was the only time it came up in ten plus park entries.

Btw, this is what I carry with me when flying. TSA always checks it out and hands it back.

I am surprised TSA let you bring it in, since it has a screwdriver and pliers. I had a small screwdriver in a carry-on for my Vespa scooter, as we were heading to a scooter rally. The seat latch tends to stick, so I use the screwdriver to pry it open. TSA wouldn't let me carry it on I guess they are worried that I will start taking apart the plane.

 

[Guyton dis lover]

I think you will find that after the recent events. Things you have done in the past may not be allowed.

 

[Robo]

I don't recall recent events involving small pocket knives.
Which is the subject and reason for the question in this thread.

 

[ChloesDaddy]

I am surprised TSA let you bring it in, since it has a screwdriver and pliers. I had a small screwdriver in a carry-on for my Vespa scooter, as we were heading to a scooter rally. The seat latch tends to stick, so I use the screwdriver to pry it open. TSA wouldn't let me carry it on I guess they are worried that I will start taking apart the plane.

It's hard to say what goes through their minds. I always accept that confiscation is a risk, so I don't carry anything worth more than 20 bucks.