Sharp Objects Items
Items with sharp edges or points. Many sharp objects are prohibited in carry-on luggage but allowed in checked baggage.
All Sharp Objects Items (16)
Below is a comprehensive list of sharp objects items and whether they are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage according to TSA regulations.
Axes and Hatchets
Axes and hatchets are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsBilly Clubs
Billy clubs are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsBlack Jacks (Self-Defense Weapons)
Black jacks are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsBox Cutters
Box cutters are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. These items are required to be placed in checked bags with or without blades.
View DetailsBrass Knuckles
Brass knuckles are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage. Although these items can be placed in your checked baggage, they are still illegal in some states. Should the bag need to be opened for some reason and there is an illegal item in the bag, TSA will be required to report it to local law enforcement.
View DetailsCattle Prods
Cattle prods are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsCigar Cutters
While cigar cutters are generally permitted, we recommend that you pack them in your checked baggage. TSA officers have the discretion to prohibit any item through the screening checkpoint if they believe it poses a security threat. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
View DetailsCorkscrews (with blade)
Corkscrews with blades are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
View DetailsDarts
Darts are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
View DetailsDisposable Razor
Disposable razors are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
View DetailsIce Axes/Ice Picks
Ice axes and ice picks are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
View DetailsKirpans
Kirpans are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage. Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
View DetailsKnives
Knives are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage. This restriction doesn't apply to knives with rounded-blades, blunt edges without serration/teeth such as butter knives, or plastic cutlery. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
View DetailsKubatons
Kubatons are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsMartial Arts Weapons
Martial arts weapons are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage.
View DetailsMeat Cleavers
Meat cleavers are not allowed in carry-on bags but may be transported in checked luggage. Any sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.
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