In message .com,
Sammy writes

On a recent flight from Geneva I was ~5kg overweight on check-in and
the easyjet guy suggested I carry my boot bag on board. No problem, it
was a good solution. He didn't seem to think I could or would use my
boots as a weapon.


Use a ski. Hold it by the binding, both hands with gloves on, and swing
it like a broadsword. If it doesn't do serious damage it wasn't sharp
enough.

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Sue ];(