Traveling across the U.S. with your gear can be tricky. One question I get asked a lot is, “what size knife can you bring on a plane?” As someone who’s packed tools for job sites in humid Florida workshops and icy Chicago winters, I can tell you it’s not just about the size—it’s about safety, […]
If you’ve ever wondered, “what size knife is legal to carry in Texas?” you’re not alone. I’ve asked myself the same question countless times while heading to construction sites, camping trips, or even just around my neighborhood in Austin. Carrying a knife isn’t just about convenience—it’s about safety, legality, and common sense. Texas has some
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a pocket knife in your toolbox or prepping for a camping trip, you’ve probably asked yourself: what size of knife is legal to carry? I remember one humid Florida morning, fumbling through my Craftsman utility bag, debating whether my trusty folding blade was “too long” for walking to
Yes, you can pack a knife in your luggage—but only in checked baggage. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) bans all knives in carry-on bags, regardless of size or type. Whether it’s a small pocket knife, a Swiss Army tool, or a full-sized chef’s blade, any item with a sharp edge must be securely packed in
I still remember the first time I decided to make my own knife handle. It was a humid Saturday morning in my Florida garage. The smell of sawdust mixed with the faint resin smell of Micarta filled the air. I had my Milwaukee drill, a block of stabilized walnut, and a rusty old chef’s knife
Yes, you can legally pack a pocket knife in a checked bag when flying within the United States. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) permits all types of folding and fixed-blade knives in checked luggage, with no blade length restrictions. However, the same knife tucked into your carry-on will be confiscated immediately, regardless of size or
Yes, you can score sourdough with a knife—and do it successfully without a specialized bread lame. Scoring, the act of making precise slashes on the surface of your loaf before baking, is essential for controlling expansion in the oven. It allows steam and gases to escape in a predictable way, promoting even oven spring and
It was a humid Thursday afternoon in my Florida workshop, the kind where sweat beads on your forehead just from walking across the room. I was prepping dinner with my favorite chef’s knife, only to realize it had gone dull. I didn’t have a knife sharpener anywhere in sight, and I almost cursed the heavens.
I’ll never forget the first time I tried to slice a tomato with a dull blade. The skin wouldn’t give, the juice squirted everywhere, and I ended up with a squashed, messy tomato on my cutting board. That’s when I realized that knowing how often you should sharpen a knife isn’t just about convenience—it’s about
I remember the first time I walked through Times Square with a small folding knife tucked in my backpack. My stomach did a flip—not because of the usual NYC chaos or the throngs of tourists—but because I wasn’t sure if my knife was legal. If you’ve ever asked yourself “what size knife is legal to