They told me I could bring this TSA-approved multitool on a plane - here's how that went

ZDNET's key takeaways The NexTool multitool is blade-free, making it TSA and airport security friendly. The tool is compact and can be attached to a keychain All the tools are decent quality, and can actually do the job they claim to be able to do. $21.98 at Amazon I like my EDC (everyday carry) gadgets, but when I travel by air, I almost always end up having to empty my pockets of a lot of useful stuff. I find it handy and convenient to have a screwdriver, scissors, and a pair of pliers close at hand, but most multitools are a no-go at airports and on commercial aircraft, often confiscated. Also: I highly recommend this 12-in-1 electric screwdriver, and it's $20 off on Amazon So, I was intrigued when I discovered that NexTool had a mini multitool called the Mini Sailor Pliers Lite, which was labeled as TSA-friendly. NexTool's mini multitool fits the bill perfectly. It has no blade and features needle-nose pliers with wire cutters, tiny scissors, a bottle opener, a SIM extractor, ... Read full article.