But after consulting with Federal Air Marshal Service leaders, the agency opted to continue excluding knives that most closely resemble weapons, specifically knives with blades that lock in place, or have molded handgrips.
The striking hand-engraved ovals found near the grips typically feature scenes of dogs or flushing pheasants (favored by the British) or bare-breasted women (favored by the Italians).
The new design sees subtle changes to the controller, which gets a more ergonomic form with extended grips and a tapered shape to better sit in the hand.