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Pocket-coin screwdrivers Pass FAA Screening
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:58 pm
by Apoptosis
This innocent-looking 1" dia. flat steel bagel is really a very versatile pocket screwdriver. What makes it so effective is the range of edge thickness (from 0.030" to 0.090") created by a ramp formed on one side.
It replaces dimes, quarters and table knives, all of which have width and strength limitations.
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Re: Pocket-coin screwdrivers Pass FAA Screening
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:04 pm
by Alathald
Thats cool, looks like a spark plug gauge. I'm surprised the FAA was so reasonable, usually they'd think worst case scenario and ban these cause somebody might sharpen the edge razor sharp

Actually, I'm surprised it wasn't banned just for being called a screwdriver. Interesting tool though, I picked up something similar shaped like a key but it takes bits.
Re: Pocket-coin screwdrivers Pass FAA Screening
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 6:39 am
by Amy
My first thought was also a spark plug gauge...now if they could figure out a way to have a versatile thing like that for phillips?