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TSA finds Wolverine-style claws, Freddy Krueger blades at Seattle…
The passenger voluntarily abandoned the item at the checkpoint, and TSA says a four-inch knife was reportedly hidden in a flashlight handle; he 'wasn't sure.'.
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At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “TSA officers find bizarre weapon with ‘Wolverine-style claws, Freddy Krueger blades’ at Seattle airport”, with reporting from Washington Times and WFMD (syndicating Fox News).
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 3:36 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Seattle.
- BBN covered this story before: Chiefs' Walker held to season-low 36 rushing yards in return to… (October 26).
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- New York PostTSA officers find bizarre weapon with ‘Wolverine-style claws, Freddy Krueger blades’ at Seattle airport
- Washington TimesNightmare at Sea-Tac: TSA finds Freddy Krueger-like claws at Seattle airport October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
- WFMD (syndicating Fox News)TSA finds sharp object straight out of horror movie at airport security checkpoint October 28, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA passenger at Seattle's airport was asked if he had anything sharp in his bag, and he told a TSA supervisor he wasn't sure.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMarlon Detweiler flies a lot, and joins us from the airport. Is that a fair answer?
Marlon DetweilerYes. To be fair, nobody's sure about anything in that line. They ask about my shoes, my belt, my laptop, and I just say probably.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe officer said he saw three blades and claw-like features on the X-ray. That's a lot to be unsure about.
Marlon DetweilerNo, I get it. The TSA's own post said it wasn't a Marvel-ous idea. I'm just saying a man can be unsure.
Marlon DetweilerTo be fair, I once forgot a hatchet in a gym bag.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA hatchet.
Marlon DetweilerA small one. And this is my point. I hold up my shampoos, all under the limit, and nobody asks how I feel about them.
Marlon DetweilerThey ask about the sharp stuff, and then they act surprised.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFox News says it was a four-inch, double-edged knife hidden in a flashlight handle. That's not a thing you forget, right?
Marlon DetweilerTo be fair, it's a very good flashlight. Rating that answer, I'd say seven out of ten on honesty. I'm sure about the shampoos.
The story so far
- Chiefs-Seahawks: Walker returns to Seattle on Sunday night · Yahoo Sports
- Chiefs' late help for Mahomes: a receiver with one catch · Yahoo Sports
- Chiefs' Walker held to season-low 36 rushing yards in return to… · ESPN
- TSA finds Wolverine-style claws, Freddy Krueger blades at Seattle… (this story)
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