I'm flying tomorrow, from London to Japan. With my tickets there is a handy little "Airport travel and security tips" card.
Amongst other things it says:
DO NOT pack the following items in your hand luggage:
Toy/Replica guns (metal or plastic)
Catapults
Household cutlery
Kinves with blades of any length
Razor blades
Tools
Scissors
Tweezers
Hypodermic needles (unless required for medical reasons)
Knitting needles
Darts
Sporting bats
Billiard/snooker or pool cues
I've guessing a bo, bokken or jo looks pretty much like a snooker cue to your average airport security bloke.
Don't risk it: pad 'em, pack 'em, check 'em in.
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