Is a Swiss Army Knife allowed as carry on?
Jun 18, 2015, 8:59 am
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Is a Swiss Army Knife allowed as carry on?
Have a flight on Southwest and my friends give Victorinox 14 Function Swiss Army Knife as a gift. I have only carry-on with me. Can I take it in carry on (it is in the plastic package still) or do I have to mail it?
Jun 18, 2015, 9:05 am
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I would assume that TSA will confiscate it if they notice. Corkscrews are allowed, but not the ones that have the tiny pull out knife for cutting the foil on a wine bottle. Your Swiss army knife would have a similar but larger blade.
Jun 18, 2015, 9:13 am
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no
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-informat...ibited-items#4
If you have one that does not include a knife, it should be allowed.
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-informat...ibited-items#4
If you have one that does not include a knife, it should be allowed.
Jun 18, 2015, 9:56 am
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If the OP is not a frequent flyer, he may not be aware of the latest rules. There was a time a couple of years ago when TSA had initially announced they'd be allowing small knives, but then backed off that pledge. No need to condescend.
And yes, it is US-specific, given that he is referring to flying Southwest.
And yes, it is US-specific, given that he is referring to flying Southwest.
Jun 18, 2015, 10:00 am
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A Swiss Army knife would, by definition, have a knife, and therefore be confiscated by TSA.
Searching for 14 Function on the Victorinoc web page returns this At the bottom right is a 14 function knife, albeit with a wooden handle.
Many years ago Tax-free stores at ZRH sold Swiss Army knifes. Must have become obsolete after 9/11
Searching for 14 Function on the Victorinoc web page returns this At the bottom right is a 14 function knife, albeit with a wooden handle.
Many years ago Tax-free stores at ZRH sold Swiss Army knifes. Must have become obsolete after 9/11
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Jun 18, 2015, 10:42 am
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Is Victorinox Swiss Army Knife allowed as carry on?
www.swissarmy.com/us/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Everyday-Use/Jetsetter/58128
You can buy a blade less swiss army knife.
PP is right, TSA rules did permit small blades. The rule change was repealed prior to the effective date.
You can buy a blade less swiss army knife.
PP is right, TSA rules did permit small blades. The rule change was repealed prior to the effective date.
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Jun 18, 2015, 2:37 pm
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The Jetsetter has no knife blade and, per the link I posted above, scissors with a less than 4" long blade are allowed. The Jetsetter is allowed.
Jun 18, 2015, 4:19 pm
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Moving to the Practical Travel Safety and Security Issues forum for further discussion. Thanks. /JY1024, TravelBuzz co-moderator