No safety razors in carry-on anymore?

I was stopped today going through TSA at the airport with my Ti Blackbird (without any blades of course) in my carryon luggage. The lead officer informed me that due to a recent SOP change, safety razors were no longer allowed in carryon, no matter if they were without blades. 

Couldn’t find anything online about this other than that the final decision for anything lies with the TSA agent…

Anyone else have this happen recently?

Cheers,

Glock

The TSA site says otherwise

That’s always been my understanding as well. I’m a frequent traveler and almost always go carryon only. I disassemble the razor before going through security so they can see there isn’t any blade. Never had an issue before - if anything the occasional brief chat with an agent to discuss my favorite blades/soaps/razors.

I was stopped today going through TSA at the airport with my Ti Blackbird (without any blades of course) in my carryon luggage. The lead officer informed me that due to a recent SOP change, safety razors were no longer allowed in carryon, no matter if they were without blades. 

Couldn’t find anything online about this other than that the final decision for anything lies with the TSA agent…

Anyone else have this happen recently?

Cheers,

Glock

So did they keep it or what was the outcome. That's sad !

Luckily, I had time to go back and check my carryon bag with the razor in it. Definitely didn’t want to lose my Blackbird!

Not upset with the agents - I trust they’re doing what they’re told and are trying to keep everyone safe - just sure hope the TSA isn’t changing their policy to something as nonsensical as this.

Luckily, I had time to go back and check my carryon bag with the razor in it. Definitely didn’t want to lose my Blackbird!

Not upset with the agents - I trust they’re doing what they’re told and are trying to keep everyone safe - just sure hope the TSA isn’t changing their policy to something as nonsensical as this.

Very glad it was a good end result for you

I did here's something about this on another forum but I wasn't sure.
   I'm with Dave I'm really glad that you didn't lose your razor or miss the fight.
   I'd say that's great information for the rest of us.

As I understand it, there was an incident in November where a passenger took a straight razor on a plane (which obviously security should have prevented) and then threatened other passengers with it. Though unclear how it addresses the TSA failure over the straight razor, the TSA response was to extend their policy to also prohibit safety razors even without blades. I don’t think it’s published anywhere to date, it’s just the current TSA policy and they have the authority. Doesn’t sound like this policy is consistently applied, but if you do have a safety razor in your carry-on bag there’s a risk they may confiscate it or refuse boarding.

This is an article about the straight razor incident, on a Jet Blue fright from New York to Utah.
https://simpleflying.com/jetblue-passeng...or-attack/

As I understand it, there was an incident in November where a passenger took a straight razor on a plane (which obviously security should have prevented) and then threatened other passengers with it. Though unclear how it addresses the TSA failure over the straight razor, the TSA response was to extend their policy to also prohibit safety razors even without blades. I don’t think it’s published anywhere to date, it’s just the current TSA policy and they have the authority. Doesn’t sound like this policy is consistently applied, but if you do have a safety razor in your carry-on bag there’s a risk they may confiscate it or refuse boarding.

This is an article about the straight razor incident, on a Jet Blue fright from New York to Utah.
https://simpleflying.com/jetblue-passeng...or-attack/

By the way, I know half of you will be reading that article only because you’re interested in identifying the brand and model of straight razor. Let me save you time - it doesn’t say. It only says the razor had a wooden handle and a short blade. Maybe some of you can suggest some possibilities.

Don't get me started on the TSA, please.