Pocket Knife

[ChloesDaddy]

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

Unfortunately, an overreaction can't be ruled out.

 

[Robo]

Unfortunately, an overreaction can't be ruled out.

You know what they say,
"KNIVES don't whittle sticks... PEOPLE whittle sticks.

 

[Guyton dis lover]

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

No I think they used box cutters. Believe me you do not have more knives than I do. I am not anti knife. I still have the original Gerber Mark II , I carried on my rucksack in Vietnam. I just think that there is a place and a time for the use of a knife. I was a soldier for over twenty years and I do not have a problem with you carrying your knife. Just don't carry it at Disney world. I strip large amounts of electrical cable every day on my job. I just do not see the need. You can open a can with a can opener, you carry just about any tool to do the job with out a knife.

 

[goofyernmost]

It never hurts to have a mini-toolkit with you (which is what a Swiss "knife" really is).

Fix a loose screw on a stroller
Clean up a hangnail
Tweeser out a splinter (or in my case a bee stinger)
Fix the clasp on a lanyard (using the small pliers)
Open those gosh darn heat sealed plastic packages
Cleanly snip the tags off that delicate princess dress

The list is long and varied.

Fingernail clippers will do all those things. I cut through a 1/4" rope with mine once. Knives are not necessary. I have been going to WDW for 33 years and I can't think of a single time that a knife would have been useful. When the zipper broke on my pants a safety pin would have been handy though.

 

[MrsDuck]

On our most recent June trip my dad accidently took it with him to MK and EPCOT. It's just habit to have it in his pocket and he didn't even think about the metal detectors. If he had been randomly selected, he would've taken the knife back to the hotel. He wasn't. But, much better to be safe than sorry! Leave in the hotel!

Dad also carries his concealed weapon daily but obviously he left that home (wasn't even brought to Orlando).

 

[ChloesDaddy]

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.

Just want to note that I think concealing an "undetectable" knife could get someone into legal trouble if discovered, in addition to jeopardizing their park plans.

This short video provides a quick overview of Florida knife law. From the experiences shares by posters it sounds like Disney practice, at least recently, has been to allow pocket knives that meet the size restriction for concealed carry in the state, or under four inches.

 

[dfb]

I always carry a swiss army knife keychain. Regular knife with longest blade about 3 inches long with other components, scissors, screwdriver, etc. Keep it on me without thinking about it. I've lost a couple because I forgot about while getting on a flight. I've used it extensively in my work, survival training and in military. I've even used it at Disney helping a guest and a CM cut away some packaging of some park merchandise, helped a guest tighten screws on a camera gadget. One time my knife / keys fell out of my pocket into the seat on Big Thunder. CM chased me down to return it.

I don't have any special need that I have to carry it or can't go without it, I've just used them in many scenarios and commonly carry it wherever I go. 30+ trips to Disney and never been questioned. In many places knives with blades less than 4 inches(I think??) are OK. I don't know what DIsney's policy is. There is either not a policy against the type knife I have or some CMs have failed to enforce policy. If there is a policy I can leave my knife at home. I guess I'll check before next trip!

Edited: I don't think I've ever had to go thru the metal detectors.

 

[joelkfla]

When I was a cm, I carried a Swiss Army Knife for opening lunches, cutting off loose threads, tightening screws, ...

I was told by managers that under 3" was acceptable. I'd guess it's probably the same for Guests.

 

[kelleybean]

This isn't the same ... but Universal would not let DH carry in a very tiny pocket knife (he had forgotten it was in his pocket or he would have left it in the car). It definitely wasn't big enough to hurt anyone, but I think it is easier for them to have a blanket "no knife" rule than get into measuring and arguments with guests. I'd definitely say leave it behind unless he's either willing to give it up at security or run it back to the car ... a huge pain at Disney lots since access to your car at minimum typically involves a tram. And after recent events, it wouldn't surprise me if security has gotten much more strict about what's allowed in the parks.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

...And after recent events, it wouldn't surprise me if security has gotten much more strict about ...

I keep reading comments like this and they drive me crazy. We are becoming so afraid of wackos that we are willing to allow more and more infringements on our civil liberties in the name of "safety".

Life comes with risks, but we have sacrificed too much for our freedom to give it up so willingly.

 

[Robo]

I'm surprised that they let people into the park.

 

[jason10mm]

Sadly, if it is true that the father wrestled with the gator that took his son, a knife (or pistol) might have made a difference. While those tools may not a practical use WITHIN the park, they have a definite purpose when on the grounds (for defense against 2 and 4 legged predators).

 

[IrishNYC]

I keep reading comments like this and they drive me crazy. We are becoming so afraid of wackos that we are willing to allow more and more infringements on our civil liberties in the name of "safety".

Life comes with risks, but we have sacrificed too much for our freedom to give it up so willingly.

Your civil liberties are irrelevant on Disney's private property.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Your civil liberties are irrelevant on Disney's private property.

I really don't care - I was talking in a much broader context.

 

[IrishNYC]

I really don't care - I was talking in a much broader context.

You responded to a statement about tighter security about Disney World on a Disney discussion board. The broader context is irrelevant here.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

You responded to a statement about tighter security about Disney World on a Disney discussion board. The broader context is irrelevant here.

And you knew what I meant but decided to pretend otherwise. Our freedom is always relevant. Without it, you couldn't post here.

 

[MomTo3PrincessesInNJ]

I work in a highly secured federal building that houses federal probation and the IRS, so we have "outsiders" coming in frequently. I can't count how many times I've seen men run out the front door and "hide" their pocket knives in the bushes out front. Same for women and their mace. I wonder if Disney has the same issue. It's a real hassle to go all the way back to your vehicle, and I know my husband wouldn't want to throw out his pocket knife.

 

[Disney Khaleesi]

My dad is a big pocket knife guy. We have concealed carry in our state so he's usually always carrying something. However, we typically fly to Disney, and he doesn't want to risk any of his knives being confiscated, so he always leaves it in the car. He's never missed it while at Disney World. Personally, I would just leave it behind. I wouldn't want to risk it.

 

[P800aul]

Hi

Funny how some of these threads go isn't it, as it started with a simple question about what Disney allow on their property and turned into a bit of a discussion around civil liberties? I guess Disney would say if you don't like the rules don't come onto Disney property. I'm from the UK so one could say that a lot of my 'civil liberties' in regard to weapons have been taken away, however the law on knives are very similar to the US laws, regarding whats legal and whats not, i.e. pen knives are okay within reason. We are less tolerant in regard to other weapons!

I think the point here is very easy to understand, a crazy person is a lot harder to spot than a knife, so ban knives and security don't have to ascertain if you're crazy or not. You will see this logic applied at every security check at every airport around the world.

I also think it's safe to say that if a crazy used a knife in Disney to hurt someone, questions would be asked why Disney didn't do more to stop people having knives in Disney.

Just sayin'

Regards

Paul

 

[Duckiedee]

I would leave it behind - especially now...

A simple box cutter helped do the unthinkable. With all going on in Orlando this past week.

Everyone will be on edge.