Can I put my big knife in my checked luggage?

[J3anyus]

I've got a fairly decent-sized knife that I carry around with me everywhere for protection. It has a 3" blade that's pretty sharp, and looks like something you'd see a bad guy in a movie using. To put it bluntly: It's something that could be used to kill someone without too much effort.

I'm flying out of here for a few days in about 6 hours. For obvious reasons, I can't take my knife with me on the plane. However, I'm wondering if anybody knows if I can put it in my checked luggage. I'm in the U.S. and will be flying within the country. Will the Transport Security Association or whatever they're called remove the knife from my luggage and get rid of it or call me in to talk to them or anything? I can deal with leaving my knife at home, it's just that I'd rather bring it with if that's possible.

Anyone know?

Thanks.

- Jacob

 

[UglyCasanova]

I wouldn't. I'm sure you will be fine without it. Too much of a hassle if they don't allow it if you ask me.

 

[amnesiac]

Yup, you can bring all manners of dangerous goods in your checked baggage.
Anything combustible, pressurized, or explosive is prohibited though, and you must declare all firearms.

I've brought knives, swords, etc. from overseas plenty of times.

 

[Rufio]

don't be a wuss and fight with your fists.

 

[XMan]

Originally posted by: amnesiac
Yup, you can bring all manners of dangerous goods in your checked baggage.
Anything combustible, pressurized, or explosive is prohibited though, and you must declare all firearms.

I've brought knives, swords, etc. from overseas plenty of times.

You do realize that all major airports are now X-raying, opening & inspecting, and running all checked bags through a bomb sniffer now, don't you?

 

[pray4mojo]

I remember for a time they didn't even allow scissors. Not sure about how things have changed.

 

[bootymac]

Oh geez, I'd just carry it on the plane with me.

 

[Walleye]

Originally posted by: J3anyus
I've got a fairly decent-sized knife that I carry around with me everywhere for protection. It has a 3" blade that's pretty sharp, and looks like something you'd see a bad guy in a movie using. To put it bluntly: It's something that could be used to kill someone without too much effort.

I'm flying out of here for a few days in about 6 hours. For obvious reasons, I can't take my knife with me on the plane. However, I'm wondering if anybody knows if I can put it in my checked luggage. I'm in the U.S. and will be flying within the country. Will the Transport Security Association or whatever they're called remove the knife from my luggage and get rid of it or call me in to talk to them or anything? I can deal with leaving my knife at home, it's just that I'd rather bring it with if that's possible.

Anyone know?

Thanks.

- Jacob

decent sized? that's a little sissy knife, afaiac...


i have a 4 incher that i carry for protection. it has a clip which clips to the outside of my belt, but it's actually inside my wasteband, so it's invisible, essentially. actually it clips under my belt, so you only see a small metal piece hanging out inder the belt.

it's pretty nice.

i also carry a small 2 incher for cutting paper, tape, that kind of crap... menial stuff...


for camping i have a 4 inch fixed blade, and a 5 inch folder (buck 110) and a leatherman wave.


i also have a couple swiss army knives, and a few others for other reasons.. (tile/linoleum/carpet), filleting, nighthawk for ..other stuff...

 

[shekondar]

It's fine in your checked luggage. I put knives in my checked bags all the time.

 

[FrustratedUser]

To keep it short:

NO!

 

[shekondar]

Final answer: YES!!
read this

 

[crab]

Yes, you certainly can.

 

[Gyrene]

Originally posted by: Walleye

Originally posted by: J3anyus I've got a fairly decent-sized knife that I carry around with me everywhere for protection. It has a 3" blade that's pretty sharp, and looks like something you'd see a bad guy in a movie using. To put it bluntly: It's something that could be used to kill someone without too much effort. I'm flying out of here for a few days in about 6 hours. For obvious reasons, I can't take my knife with me on the plane. However, I'm wondering if anybody knows if I can put it in my checked luggage. I'm in the U.S. and will be flying within the country. Will the Transport Security Association or whatever they're called remove the knife from my luggage and get rid of it or call me in to talk to them or anything? I can deal with leaving my knife at home, it's just that I'd rather bring it with if that's possible. Anyone know? Thanks. - Jacob

decent sized? that's a little sissy knife, afaiac... i have a 4 incher that i carry for protection. it has a clip which clips to the outside of my belt, but it's actually inside my wasteband, so it's invisible, essentially. actually it clips under my belt, so you only see a small metal piece hanging out inder the belt. it's pretty nice. i also carry a small 2 incher for cutting paper, tape, that kind of crap... menial stuff... for camping i have a 4 inch fixed blade, and a 5 inch folder (buck 110) and a leatherman wave. i also have a couple swiss army knives, and a few others for other reasons.. (tile/linoleum/carpet), filleting, nighthawk for ..other stuff...

Good lord, both of you carry pansy weapons. I carry a 21" wakizashi, and sometimes a 13" tanto, when I'm out the house. Try fighting me with you little 5" blade then.

 

[Mallow]

If you bring that knife in any means don't expect to make your flight. More than likely you will be detained and questioned. Save yourself the hassel and forget it.

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

Yes, it's fine in checked baggage. Dunno wtf you are talking about Mallow.

 

[Gunslinger08]

Yes, Mallow is quite full of it.

Knives, firearms, and other non-explosive weapons are allowed in your checked baggage.

 

[aphex]

this thread is certainly comforting...

 

[Bignate603]

Of course he can put in checked baggage, I've had friends with swords in checked baggage. When I fly my knife is always in checked baggage. They don't care because you can't hijack a plane if your knife is down in yous suitcase below the plane.

 

[Gunslinger08]

If someone can actually get to their checked baggage while on a flight, I'd like to see them try.

 

[Amused]

Yes, no problem.

It's CHECKED luggage, folks. He has no access to it past security. You can put anything that's not explosive in checked luggage, and the only thing you need to notify them of are firearms (unloaded, of course and ammo is banned).

 

[glugglug]

Ever try opening up a laptop? Try snapping the metal keyboard backplane in half and you have a pretty decent weapon. Yet you can bring those on the plane as carry-on....

 

[cressida]

Side Note: If you travel a lot and have a backpack and get searced often, the security told me if you shake your bag before you put it in one of those trays and put the bag on its side, they probably won't search it.

 

[guapo337]

Originally posted by: Amused
Yes, no problem.

It's CHECKED luggage, folks. He has no access to it past security. You can put anything that's not explosive in checked luggage, and the only thing you need to notify them of are firearms (unloaded, of course and ammo is banned).

exactly..

knives dont do bad things when they're locked up UNDER the plane. i figured this out when i was like 5.

 

[Angrymarshmello]

Yes. You may want to declare it, I'm not sure of the circumstances though

 

[edro]

Originally posted by: Rufio
don't be a wuss and fight with your fists.

Criminals don't fight fair... why should I? I also carry a knife around with me, and have since elementary (I went to a redneck school).

And yes, I take my knofe with me Everywhere. You can put it in your luggage.