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Nov 15, 2023 | 1:34 am
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jerry90210
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Nail Clipper/Tweezer/Scissors in Carry On Luggage?
I normally put things like a nail clipper, tweezers for the nose and a small pair of scissors for cutting some hair and nose hair in my checked luggage. I'm talking about those very small thin stainless steel scissors that cost like $5 or so if you know what I mean.
Is there any issue with putting any of these items in my carry on whether it's a messenger bag carry or in a personal item like a fanny pack? I believe scissors you can but it can't be longer than a certain amount? Or not because it's sharp right? Does it depend if it's international or domestic flight? Also does it depend more on the country you are departing from? Thus if you are leaving from the US to another country... then yes but another country to the US not because that country would not allow sharp objects? But what about a nail clipper or tweezer for nose hair? These are like the $5 and under small stainless steel products that you use. I thought these things couldn't be allowed but then I thought... lot of people who travel domestically would definitely carry them. But are they not allowed for international flights?
I know you can put it in a checked bag as I done this before but wanted to know if I could put it in carry on.
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Nov 15, 2023 | 2:29 am
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invisible
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No problem with nail clippers.
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Nov 15, 2023 | 6:33 am
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TGarza
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TSA scissor rules I have not had any issues with TSA agents overriding this rule at security for small scissors
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Nov 15, 2023 | 6:51 am
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I had my small scissors confiscated this fall in Madrid. My bag was scanned, he asked me to remove my little scissors. I took them out and he measured the scissors on a ruler and decided they were too long. These were the type you would use to trim your mustache/beard. Not very big at all. It was in their little priority security line in Terminal 1 and I was the only person there, so maybe it was training or I was just the sole focus of attention. Either way, it wasn't a big deal, and they were very nice about it.
I had gotten in the habit of putting them in checked bags, but had travelled often with them in carry on. So, its probably the law of averages. I'd put them in your checked bags.
Edit to add: they were a little longer than the grooming scissors on your pic, but not by much.
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Nov 15, 2023 | 10:00 am
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StartinSanDiego
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As BitterProfit noted: There is a chance that you will lose the scissors if you bring them into the security line.
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Nov 15, 2023 | 4:10 pm
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My toiletry bag grooming kit contains fingernail clippers, cuticle scissors, small tweezers, and a 3-inch nail file. Never had an issue.
Originally Posted by jerry90210
What about toe nail clippers? Those are much bigger.
I try to clip my toenails (if needed) before I travel. They don't grow very fast. In a pinch, fingernail clippers work just fine. I've never had them confiscated. Only once have I broken fingernail clippers on my toenails.
What about a small grooming scissor like this?
I carry small cuticle scissors (with a curved blade), about 4 inches in total length (cutting blades are 1.5 inches at most).
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Nov 15, 2023 | 5:49 pm
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jerry90210
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The scissors I have are the small cuticle scissors. So those should work or not? Also you would measure it from the tip of the scissor to where... the whole scissor?
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Nov 16, 2023 | 12:51 am
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klew97
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I've traveled internationally with tweezers, clippers, and trimming scissors in carry on, never been questioned, see set in photo. The scissors are under 4 inches in length and have rounded tips, which might help. The nail clippers don't have a swing-out pointed file that might look like a tiny blade (which is why I have the half emery board). 
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Nov 16, 2023 | 1:51 am
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jerry90210
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So if the nail clipper has that tiny blade, then it wouldn't work?
The picture you posted with the scissor, what type of scissor is that? That is very round. I am talking about a cuticle scissor that is pointed.
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Nov 17, 2023 | 2:14 pm
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Boggie Dog
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Originally Posted by jerry90210
So if the nail clipper has that tiny blade, then it wouldn't work?
The picture you posted with the scissor, what type of scissor is that? That is very round. I am talking about a cuticle scissor that is pointed.
Nose hair scissor.
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Nov 18, 2023 | 11:08 am
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What youre hearing from people is that it varies
Some agents are letter of the law and will confiscate scissors if they see it. Some will let it go through in the nail kit like those pictured. As Im highly risk adverse, I dont put scissors in my
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Nov 18, 2023 | 12:15 pm
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Originally Posted by jerry90210
So if the nail clipper has that tiny blade, then it wouldn't work?
The picture you posted with the scissor, what type of scissor is that? That is very round. I am talking about a cuticle scissor that is pointed.
I take large size toenail clippers and I just snapped off the tiny blade/file. Never had a problem. I would snap off the blade so there is no question.
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Dec 7, 2023 | 5:21 pm
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studentflyer3412
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We've never had any issues with nail clippers and even a metal nail filer when flying domestically. When flying to Taipei via Manila a few months ago, however, customs in the Philippines did make us discard our nail clippers and filer. For context, we were able to clear TSA just fine on the flight to Manila with that same equipment. All of this is to say to be prepared for the items to potentially be confiscated depending on where you're flying.
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