I think the CBSA would still have a good case for confiscation if they were really horny about it . If I was to buy a AO , or something I absolutly couldn ' t afford to loose , I would have the blade taped up with warning sharp written on it and handles shipped separately and just eat the cost as insurance . <| sep |> It would be to your benifit financially and employment wise to demand a schedule . The habit of being at beckoned call and not getting a stipend is a poor habit and poor management on their end Your question of a new PC and your debt ratio under a microscope says to me you are in financial straights . Get another job that allowed you to add to your savings and pay cash for that item and give you experience in your field