Wearing it on does not mean KEEPING it on, and yes, I do wear it in Summer occasioanlally. They generally don't count a fanny pack, and I can jam much into that if it's too hot.

I'm looking for airport-friendly pocket nail files.

Either ceramic or diamond dust would work. Keyring-enabled would work. Folding would work. Smaller "handbag" nail files that come with "sheaths" would work. I'd like it to NOT have a point for nail cleaning.

I have ordered a couple of non-pointy longer straight nail files that are more suitable for my kit or my briefcase. I'd still like to find some smaller pocket nail files for keyring or jeans pocket.

Any suggestions?

Craig:

Take a regular pointed metal nail file, cut the pointed end flat, file to contour the corners and edges, drill a hole for the key ring in the top of the handle, and viola!

Good luck!

Bountyhunter

Just bring a nail file.
They are allowed.
Check this list:
http://www.tsa.gov/public/interweb/assetlibrary/Permitted_Prohibited_7_14_2004.pdf

Bring a copy with you if they hassle you.

Hi, Bountyhounter,

Thanks for the tip. It is a great idea. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

It is stupendous in its simplicity, and conforms to a motto I read on a forum somewhere: "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome."

Unfortunately, I don't have a drill. Not even a Dremel. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I live in a townhouse and really don't need one. I may just have to buy one, now, anyway.

Thank you, Martin, but does that actually work? Wouldn't they think I was being, well, a "smarty-pants?"

Now, Martin, you should know by now that anything on the TSA website is in the form of "suggestions" for the screenerNazis ... since in my experience they make up the rules as they go along.

Even during Nazi occupations in Europe, some of the most successful patriots working against the Nazi's used the "rules" to cow the authorities.

Be a "smartypants" because it is your country and your freedom you are trying to retain.

Bountyhunter <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Come on Crag, you have to have at least one person you know who would be willing to drill a single hole for you.

Don't be bashful, they can only say no.

Bountyhunter

Here is a similar thread on Bladeforums.

-john