In reply to chris smith:
I had problems once coming back from a season in Chamonix. As there was no weight limit on hand luggage...I put all my metal, except spiky stuff, into my hand luggage. It was quite heavy
They luckily just got me to put it at the front of the plane, I did find it amusing taking it through security...well, there is nothing sharp!
The double standards of restrictions on hand luggage does frustrate me somewhat. I'm obviously fine with no knives, guns, and needles etc. but a quickdraw or two?! When you consider how good a weapon a broken glass bottle of spirit from duty free would be, how come that is allowed?! Obviously because the airport makes lots of money off it! Passenger safety first as long as airport shopping is not loosing out!