On: Lockpickers 3-D Print TSA Master Luggage Keys from...

[Zombieball]

I am curious if the TSA even uses these keys? I am sure 90% of the time these TSA approved locks are attached to luggage with zippers.

For some reason I have a hunch that TSA agents probably just part the zipper with a bic pen, do whatever inspection is necessary, and re-seal the bag. Seems a bit quicker than fumbling around for the right key.

[tcdent → Zombieball]

I like the way you think, but how do you reliably re-seal the bag without using the built-in zipper?

[SlalomStallone → tcdent]

You can just pop open a section of the zipper, then use the zipper over the opened chunk of zipper and it re-seals it

https://youtu.be/zMTXzQ0Vqn8?t=111

[tcdent → SlalomStallone]

Ah, if it has two independent pull-tabs and they are locked together this works.

If you have one pull tab locked to the end of the zipper this does not.

[Zombieball → tcdent]

Come to think of it some of my luggage also has locks that secure the zippers in place. Similar to this photo:

http://www.airlineintl.com/files/15/products15988.jpg

This would also hinder this method of opening a bag.

[IE6 → Zombieball]

Open - probably not. Open and reseal and you are none the wiser - probably.