Airlines stole my Emerson. - Page 2

unloved · October 3rd, 2009, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznav

Roses are red,
violets are blue,
I had a good knife,
till you stole it.

Good?

I love it!

I'd suggest, in addition to avoiding flying with an expensive blade, maybe mail a FRN Delica or Endura (depending on legalities) to your destination a week or two prior to departure. If your checked blade is stolen, you'll have one waiting for you.

mercop · October 3rd, 2009, 09:54 PM

I fly all the time with my EDC knives and a pistol (declared) in my checked bags. Where was the orange tag identifying your unloaded pistol? In the bag or in your lock box?- George

aznav · October 3rd, 2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercop

I fly all the time with my EDC knives and a pistol (declared) in my checked bags. Where was the orange tag identifying your unloaded pistol? In the bag or in your lock box?- George

Lockbox.

nutz4utwo · October 3rd, 2009, 10:20 PM

I would call the TSA and/or FBI. It was a weapon stolen out of your bag. Most likely by an airline employee or TSA employee within the secure area.

Your incident might not be enough to solve the problem, but it could be a piece of the puzzle.

Eirerogue · October 3rd, 2009, 11:38 PM

First, you filed the complaint with your airline, which is Step 1. I'd then file a stolen item report with your local or airport PD. Get a report/case number from them.

TSA has no jurisdictional authority in your stolen item. The secured area in baggage may or may not have CCTVs. In the larger airports these days (I can speak for LAS), they have CCTV and your baggage tag is RFID'd. Makes this kind of thing a whole lot easier.

No CCTV will mean airlines vs. TSA as to who stole what. You may get reimbursement from the airline, but they'll probably say it's TSA's fault. Your airport PD can tell you if this theft is unusual or fairly commonplace.

Try to get reimbursement. Check your homeowner's insurance to see if they might cover you.

Good advice about keeping the good stuff at home. Love Emerson's!
Good luck!

BUTTERBEAN · October 6th, 2009, 12:36 PM

I always pack a Vtech folder it is a good knife but if stolen I am out about $20.00.

ghost tracker · October 6th, 2009, 12:41 PM

I hope the thief isn't familiar with the fine hone on a high-quality knife...and they lose a digit!

October 3rd, 2009, 09:54 PM	#12
mercop Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 605	I fly all the time with my EDC knives and a pistol (declared) in my checked bags. Where was the orange tag identifying your unloaded pistol? In the bag or in your lock box?- George __________________ 2010 MCS Calander http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgb7wjh3_299f8tncbcz

October 6th, 2009, 12:36 PM	#16
BUTTERBEAN Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 36	I always pack a Vtech folder it is a good knife but if stolen I am out about $20.00. __________________ Ruger 3" SP-101 .357 mag Springfield XD subcompact .40 cal S&W 642 .38 spl S&W sigma .40 compact colt .38 spl detective special

October 6th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#17
ghost tracker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Backwoods Posts: 1,154	I hope the thief isn't familiar with the fine hone on a high-quality knife...and they lose a digit! __________________ There are only *TWO* kinds of people in this world; those that describe the world as filled with two kinds of people...and those who don't.

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October 3rd, 2009, 10:20 PM	#14
nutz4utwo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western, WA Posts: 1,040	I would call the TSA and/or FBI. It was a weapon stolen out of your bag. Most likely by an airline employee or TSA employee within the secure area. Your incident might not be enough to solve the problem, but it could be a piece of the puzzle.

October 3rd, 2009, 11:38 PM	#15
Eirerogue Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 202	First, you filed the complaint with your airline, which is Step 1. I'd then file a stolen item report with your local or airport PD. Get a report/case number from them. TSA has no jurisdictional authority in your stolen item. The secured area in baggage may or may not have CCTVs. In the larger airports these days (I can speak for LAS), they have CCTV and your baggage tag is RFID'd. Makes this kind of thing a whole lot easier. No CCTV will mean airlines vs. TSA as to who stole what. You may get reimbursement from the airline, but they'll probably say it's TSA's fault. Your airport PD can tell you if this theft is unusual or fairly commonplace. Try to get reimbursement. Check your homeowner's insurance to see if they might cover you. Good advice about keeping the good stuff at home. Love Emerson's! Good luck!