Tsa friendly?

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Buck268

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so I’ve been carrying a victorinox manager on my keys for many years now and it has offer invaluable service. Especially the small philips, bottle opener and the spare pen. It’s nice to have the blade but it’s probably only been used 2 times in ten years since I carry a folder as well.

I’m not a big flyer but since I have no need of a knife on this tool can anybody recommend a TSA approved keychain tool to replace vic manager?
 
There are several bladeless minifolders that are TSA approved. Victorinox Jetsetter, Wenger Airtraveler, and Leatherman PS tool are examples. Just because a tool is TSA approved does not mean that every TSA agent is aware of that fact. So your approved tool could still be grabbed. Best to take some official paperwork that attests to the approved status.
 
I don’t believe there is a ‘tsa approved’ list. Some manufacturers do list that their multitools are ‘tsa compliant’.

I’m any case, when I fly I don’t fret over this. I just pack whatever may be questionable into my checked in luggage. I can live without a knife for the 4-6 hours I’m on a plane.

If I had to carry on a tool, it would be the leatherman style ps. ‘Tsa compliant”, and if you’re requested to leave it at the security checkpoint, it’s just $25.

I’m not putting in my checked baggae a $200 folder, but I have no issues putting a $60 knife and a multitool or two into checked luggage.
 
I always check my luggage simply because it seems that it is always a problem to find space for a carry-on these days. I too would not take a >$200 folder in my checked luggage so I tend to just take one of my alox Vics since 1) I have a bunch of them, and 2) they are not so valuable that I would feel crushed if it came up missing due to TSA or baggage handlers deciding they needed it more than me.
 
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I've flown a few times with a Style PS. The scissors somewhat make up for the lack of a small blade.
 
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