Weapon or tool?
Hey all.
I'm planning a trip across africa on the atlantic route. Time permitting, I may be returning to europe on the eastern route.
Among the various tools and camping equipment I will be bringing, I plan to take a panga (machette-like cutting/chopping tool. Can also be used for light digging and also as a frying pan). I know that even though a tire iron may be used as a weapon, it will not be regarded as such by a customs officer or policeman. But the question is; will the panga?
Usefull as the panga may be, I don't want to bring it along if it gets me into trouble. I read a post from someone who got into trouble in Egypt for carrying a simillar tool (think he got out of it though). But the post was made back in 2001 and many things may have changed since (for better or for worse).
Any takes on this?
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