If you were in San Antonio, I'd check the knives to make sure they didn't have serrated edges. That's it.

However, much to my chagrin, I've found that fellow leads and some supervisors are still too cautious in their interpretation of the TSA regulations. It's not a matter of selective interpretation as some in here suggest; it's a matter of agreeing to an interpretation. Knives with blades of any length are prohibited. Exceptions are made for plastic cutlery and knives that have smooth (non-serrated) edges. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, it appears that there's a concern over the length of the knife even if it's not serrated. Sorry, that's the best answer I can give: I would let it go, but others may not.

Have you considered packing it in your checked luggage? Otherwise, a variation on your strategy would be to have one of you attempt to clear security with the cutlery in carry-on before checking in your luggage. If successful, then check the bag. If not successful, then pack the cutlery in the bag and check it.

And while there certainly have been some bureaucratic boners regarding how fines are levied out, I seriously doubt that you would be fined for having cutlery in your possession. Don't let the parania of others steer you away from common sense.

Please let us know how it turns out.