The reason why knitting needles (metal/plastic/bamboo) are generally a prohibited item in most countries is because after 9/11 it was deemed they could be used as a weapon. Whether you agree with this logic, is beside the point. As for anyone who suggests a passenger try and sneak any type of prohibited item on board an aircraft really should think long and hard about not necessarily knowing best. Just because you really want to take something onboard does not mean you should ignore the rules. They are there for a reason and i can assure you, it is always to protect you, the passenger. Not to mention every other passenger on board the aircraft, along with the crew who are trying to get you to your destination safely. Please for everyones' sake respect the rules, whether you agree with them or not. It really is in your best interest.
