Odd security
When flying out to Scilly from penzance on Skybus in October 2001, they took away my Swiss army knife, put in in an envelope which was placed on the co-pilot's seat in the Islander - I was satin the seat behind the pilot!
Also again on my way to Scilly (I am a keen Birder) on the chopper this time, I was told on board by the cabin crew ladyI could'nt drink from the water bottle I produced from my pocket, on returning it to said pocket I felt my clasp knife, which I thought prudent not to mention!
St Mary's airport is a cracking place... Once saw a pilot land his twin otter, saunter over to the ground crew, who were practicing their putting, and have a few goes himself.
Don't see that at Heathrow!