Originally Posted by
CDTraveler
[...] Maybe they just missed it?
Based on my reading a moment ago, that seems to be it. I visited the TSA web site and found this excerpt on
this page. On the other hand, it sounds like a butter knife would be allowed. I imagine it all comes down to the individual agent, and there can be a lot of variability.
- Carry On Bags: No
- Checked Bags: Yes
Except for plastic or round bladed butter knives.
Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
- Carry On Bags: No
- Checked Bags: Yes
In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on baggage; please pack these items in your checked baggage.
- Carry On Bags: No
- Checked Bags: Yes
Except for plastic or round bladed butter knives.
Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
- Carry On Bags: Yes
- Checked Bags: Yes
Knives, except for plastic or round-bladed butter knives, are not allowed in carry-on bags.
(If this turns out to be a duplicate post, it's because the first attempt appeared to get stuck with the spinning ball.)
ETA. At the URL I cited, I entered knife in the search box, and then got the result I quoted.