Topic: Pocket Knives

2 chapters across the catalog

Corn Sweat
Episode 1690 2:23:30 - 2:25:22

1690: Corn Sweat

Swiss Army Knife Blade Removal, UK Knife Regulation

Victorinox, the maker of the Swiss Army knife, is developing a line of pocket knives without blades in response to increasing global regulations on sharp objects. The company previously pivoted to watches and luggage after knives were banned from airplanes following 9-11. The hosts mock the trend of banning tools to combat violent crime.

Episode 493 1:33:06 - 1:38:52

493: Snowquestration

TSA Policy Change on Small Pocket Knives

The TSA announced a policy shift allowing passengers to carry small folding knives (under 2.36 inches) and certain sporting equipment like golf clubs and hockey sticks on planes. TSA officials claim this allows screeners to focus on higher risks like non-metallic IEDs. Flight attendant unions and some passengers expressed outrage, viewing the change as a "slippery slope" that reintroduces weapons into the cabin.