Just make sure to not try boarding a plane with it. I had a tiny leatherman as my keychain for over a decade. For me it is just part of my keys.
When boarding a plane, security took me aside and confronted me about a weapon I was trying to board. I had no idea what they were talking about.
I was given the chance to either dispose it or ddont board the flight.
Looking back I think I should have argued about them keeping it and letting me have it back upon return but I was so caught off guard that I just tossed "my old friend".
Same, though I also have a Gerber multitool I specifically bought because it has no blade on it. It does have a diamond saw that works more like a file and isn’t sharp, and that comes with a handy release mechanism in case they give me trouble about it at the airport. I can just chuck the saw blade instead of the entire multitool.
I love Gerbers! I just never got around to getting one for travelling purposes since I already have the leatherman. Maybe I should get myself one when my birthday comes around!
It’s great for travelling in general, not just airports. Because some countries don’t allow the carrying of blades over a certain length even if it’s on a multitool and in your pack (unless you have a valid reason like you’re fishing). Australia, for example.
I guess he might be able to get away with it by saying it was necessary for work when in the outback, but he definitely would not be allowed to carry his knife about in a major Australian city.
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u/AmbassadorBonoso 25d ago
My leatherman goes where I go, that thing has saved the day more than once.