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Pocket-coin screwdrivers Pass FAA Screening

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:58 pm
by Apoptosis
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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 :roll: 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?