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and what x-ray machine would that be? Unless things have changed in very recent times, the International Airport I fly out of, only x-rays inbound bags!
When are they, DOTARS, going to mandate the amputation of my hands? I don't need to smuggle any device on board!!!
As RENURPP aluded, it's just stupid that a caterer (for example, and not casting aspersions against caterers) can wheel his unsecured catering trolley on-board then leave the aircraft, but I can't carry a leatherman on and stay on board. Any would-be terrorist that can remove my leatherman from my nav-bag doesn't need it, because s/he's already got control of the aircraft!