Quote Originally Posted by andyfg
I agree. To be honest I was a bit worried that my kiltpin would be confiscated. I had not thought about it, but it is metal, and it is sharply pointed.
If someone's bound and determined to get a "weapon" through airport security, they're going to do it.

I'm more worried about the disposition of the "confiscated" items - I'm thinking that a number of TSA personnel may be collecting things they find interesting in the name of "safety."

You got lucky.

I find the idea that they'll confiscate items and then "auction" them to be reprehensible - some people get the opportunity to mail the item home. Others aren't so lucky.