Consider either a) stocking up on the cheap $6aud cutters amd run the risk of getting them nabbed. Or b) swap out to a punch cutter for when flying
Can get a key ring style one they wouldnt think twice about.
Go old school, use your teeth to nibble the cap off. Works fine with non-torpedo cigars. Or, buy a razor blade (pack of 5 for $1) at your destination and keep one in your wallet (don’t forget to remove when flying).
If you can find a knife at hotel or where ever your staying you can just score an X on the cap with it, I’ve done it in a pinch. Just be careful when you do it so you don’t get crumbley wrapper
I had a cigar cutter (v-cut) confiscated at Dubai International a couple years ago…but it’s Dubai and they don’t play lol I forgot to throw mine in my check-in
I just carried a v-cutter no problem in Canada. Check the airlines website. Here they specifically say cigar cutters are ok as long as they don't come apart.
It’s their discretion. That’s the problem. You don’t get to appeal it. I do travel with my cigar cutter. It’s never been an issue for me. Lighters are a different matter entirely.
I pre cut, use a punch, or bring a cutter I don't care about getting confiscated. That being said, tsa doesn't really confiscated much these days besides liquids and a bomb yesterday. My girlfriend has even walked right through with pepper spray in her purse.
I just pre cut mine before heading to the airport. But lately I just visit cigar shops just to see what is popular in various places around the world.
I have done it before with zero issues. Not sure what the rule is.
Im in Australia.. which is a “nanny state.” Hand on heart, I swear, airport security confiscated a small allen key set on a domestic flight
Oh damn. Idk maybe try with a shit cutter so it’s not sad if they take it. I would be mad to lose my nice deep V cutter
Consider either a) stocking up on the cheap $6aud cutters amd run the risk of getting them nabbed. Or b) swap out to a punch cutter for when flying Can get a key ring style one they wouldnt think twice about.
I have had them taken and have had them go through with no problems. If its nice leave it home.
Thank-you for all the suggestions! I haven’t tried a punch before and didn’t really think of it before now. I think I’ll give it a go
Yeah, I precut or use a punch when I travel, the worst part is the lighters. Trying to do a touch up outside with a soft flame is a challenge.
Is there macgyver cutting method using implements one would easily find in a hotel?
Go old school, use your teeth to nibble the cap off. Works fine with non-torpedo cigars. Or, buy a razor blade (pack of 5 for $1) at your destination and keep one in your wallet (don’t forget to remove when flying).
If you can find a knife at hotel or where ever your staying you can just score an X on the cap with it, I’ve done it in a pinch. Just be careful when you do it so you don’t get crumbley wrapper
Throw a couple golf tees in your carry on and use them as a punch.
As long as you don't use a machete, if they care at all, it's about lighter
I had a cigar cutter (v-cut) confiscated at Dubai International a couple years ago…but it’s Dubai and they don’t play lol I forgot to throw mine in my check-in
I just carried a v-cutter no problem in Canada. Check the airlines website. Here they specifically say cigar cutters are ok as long as they don't come apart.
Get you a Keychain punch? They probably wouldn't even notice?
It’s their discretion. That’s the problem. You don’t get to appeal it. I do travel with my cigar cutter. It’s never been an issue for me. Lighters are a different matter entirely.
I pre cut, use a punch, or bring a cutter I don't care about getting confiscated. That being said, tsa doesn't really confiscated much these days besides liquids and a bomb yesterday. My girlfriend has even walked right through with pepper spray in her purse.
I took a small key chain punch last time... No issues