Can I bring it?

Can I bring pocket knife on a plane?

Rule at a glance

Pocket knife baggage decision

Carry-on: Not allowed; Knives are not permitted in carry-on baggage under TSA rules.
Checked baggage: Decision depends on the item type; Sharp objects must be securely sheathed or wrapped.
Scope: This answer is based on published guidance from Transportation Security Administration. It addresses departure-security screening; your airline, transit point and destination country can apply additional restrictions.

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Why?

Pocket knives must go in checked baggage under TSA rules. The blade should be sheathed or securely wrapped.

Estimated packing weight: about 120 g each · editable in My Bag

Before you pack and screen

Check the bag type before packing

A restriction in one bag does not automatically mean the item is allowed in the other. Review both results on this page, the official source, and any operating-airline condition.

Before you fly

1Check the departure-security rule and the Transportation Security Administration source again before travel.
2Check the item’s components, sharp parts, battery and fuel status.
3Also check your operating airline’s baggage policy and destination import rules.

Official source

Transportation Security Administration

Last verified · Sep 2026

Open source

Rules vary by airline and route

Always verify important restrictions with your airline and the official security authority before departure.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring pocket knife in carry-on baggage?

Knives are not permitted in carry-on baggage under TSA rules.

Can I pack pocket knife in checked baggage?

Sharp objects must be securely sheathed or wrapped.