I have recently acquired a Schick injectable and will entertain the idea of using this as my travel shaver if I can bring it in my carry-on. I know that I can't bring the blades on board, but is a shaver with a blade installed OK? Not quite like a DE as far as how easy to remove blade, but can be removed if you have the right tool. Anyone know how TSA views injectors?
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From previous posts, my understanding is NO, you cannot carry on.
You may "get away with it" but it is not permitted, which is very different.
You may "get away with it" but it is not permitted, which is very different.
Don't risk it.
At best, you'll be delayed and hassled and questioned and interviewed until you turn blue.
At worst, you could lose that cool razor.
Either pack it in your other luggage, or take along a DE razor (without the blades) that you can afford to lose. (Same criteria for brushes and all other gear.)
At best, you'll be delayed and hassled and questioned and interviewed until you turn blue.
At worst, you could lose that cool razor.
Either pack it in your other luggage, or take along a DE razor (without the blades) that you can afford to lose. (Same criteria for brushes and all other gear.)
Yeah, its best not too risk it. You could end up having the whole razor confiscated. I find it best to just check my bag with my shave gear. Its only a few min. longer, and then you know you'll have what you need. 
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Thanks guys. I have already had a very nice pair of surgical steel mustache scissors thrown away in the interest of security, I would really be bummed to see a vintage shaver go in the TSA trash can. I have used a Trac II as my travel razor, will continue to do so. It is a nice shave.
I feel for you, Bill. There is no way I want to risk losing a nice razor or some other gear by "security professionals" these days at airports. I don't even want to lose a Bumpfighter Trac II--so I just make do with a Bic Sensitive or a Bic metal...You know, to me these are good enough for a trip and I'm not really lacking anything. I can enjoy my "good stuff" when I get home and the "pros" at the airport don't get to trash a vintage razor-- even as the Sheikh with "bomb-undies" straps into Seat 19-A.
What a dumb world we live in--enjoy that Schick Injector!!
Marty E.
I'm an injector fan myself. You can get shaveworthy ones fairly cheap, so you might consider buying a second just for travel. Without breaking any TSA rules, you could put it in a carryon without the blade, and mail the blades ahead, or pay extra to check a bag, and put the blades in there.
A couple of people have mentioned getting away with bringing injector blades on board, but all it takes is for one person in the TSA to catch on and send out a memo. I'd say that's almost inevitable sooner or later. Quite apart from respect for the rules, I wouldn't risk it either.
A couple of people have mentioned getting away with bringing injector blades on board, but all it takes is for one person in the TSA to catch on and send out a memo. I'd say that's almost inevitable sooner or later. Quite apart from respect for the rules, I wouldn't risk it either.
+1...Excellent advice from another Nutmegger.....
I always mail blades when traveling.
The TSA agent may retrieve the razor after work and you could buy it again, just off of the Bay.
That's a great idea--I've done that for vacation. If I know that I can get some blades locally without any problem, I usually stick a Bic disposable in my shaving kit as well as my DE. The Bic is a back-up in case I don't get a chance to get the blades right away.
I checked the TSA site, and it says (as prohibited):
"Razor-Type Blades - such as box cutters, utility knives, razor blades not in a cartridge, but excluding safety razors." (italics added)
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm
I'd say to simply ask next time you go through the airport. The "not in a cartridge" may exclude injectors. But, since the blade isn't removable without the key, it may not. Doesn't hurt to ask.
Of course, the "mail blades ahead" sounds like great advice. It wouldn't be difficult to remove the blade before you leave.
Or, just stick with bics.
"Razor-Type Blades - such as box cutters, utility knives, razor blades not in a cartridge, but excluding safety razors." (italics added)
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm
I'd say to simply ask next time you go through the airport. The "not in a cartridge" may exclude injectors. But, since the blade isn't removable without the key, it may not. Doesn't hurt to ask.
Of course, the "mail blades ahead" sounds like great advice. It wouldn't be difficult to remove the blade before you leave.
Or, just stick with bics.
If you have to carry on a razor, believe it or not, the Bic sensitives really work well, and are totally legal . . .
You could know the regs better than those who do it for a living, but that won't win the argument when a security guard takes issue with something you've been assured is good to go. It doesn't matter if it's a bag of marshmallows. I won't lose a prized razor because of inconsistencies or ignorance in the security process.
They are great.
Not fun, exciting, beautiful or sophisticated, but they do cut whiskers in a sharp way
The TSA is using the term "safety razor" differently than we are, DE and injectors definitely are NOT allowed on board.
DE and injectors are allowed in carry on as long as they are empty - in other words, no blade loaded.
It's the blades that are not allowed on board.
Since nobody has posted the link to the wiki page (also in my sig), here's the B&B wiki page on traveling with razors.
It's very clearly laid out too, but I still don't trust TSA reps to know the difference or how it applies.
I've been put through the wringer on cigarette lighters and matches.. Two weeks after TSA ok'ed disposable lighters on domestic flights, I had one confiscated by security in Atlanta.
It doesn't matter what the website or some rulebook say. What matters is the interpretation of those rules and how they are being applied on a particular day by a particular TSA rep.
Note that, second only to obeying the written rules, your attitude when talking to TSA reps matters a lot too. I had a nice (albeit 45-second) conversation with a TSA checker when he pulled me aside to examine my Slant (no blade, but in my carry-on).
I was just cruising the B/S/T, and saw this post:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=126863
(re: post #3 by Flylot)
I agree, what matters is how the people you are dealing with understand the rules. I agree that your attitude and how you talk to them can go miles. Finally, I also agree that I wouldn't take anything that I would be heartbroken if it were confiscated.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=126863
(re: post #3 by Flylot)
I agree, what matters is how the people you are dealing with understand the rules. I agree that your attitude and how you talk to them can go miles. Finally, I also agree that I wouldn't take anything that I would be heartbroken if it were confiscated.
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