Agreed. Fortunately, I am tall, pale, thin, geeky, and very non-threatening. The average poodle probably outweighs me. That sometimes comes in handy. Grin.

The only thing I would cause a fuss over would be my optical screwdriver. My glasses are powerful. If someone says I don't need them, all they have to do is look through them. I have convinced more than one person to the point that they say, "You're right. You're WAY nearsighted."

In light of how the TSA operates these days, shipping firms are springing up right and left. They charge a hefty price, but I think the cost is worthwhile. How much would you pay the TSA to NOT mess with your stuff. Probably quite a bit.

So I'd be happy to pay a shipping firm and be guaranteed my SAKs and WAVE and SwissTool would be at my hotel when I arrive, resting in my luggage right where I left them.