I’m going to fly on a domestic United Airlines flight in the US, and I want to take some fishing equipment along (including a knife). Are there rules against having sharp objects and Knives in your checked baggage? Obviously I wouldn’t carry any of that stuff in my carry-on, so just talk about checked luggage in your answer.
all sharp items are authorized in checked luggage. the only requirement is that they be securely sheathed to prevent injury to baggage handlers.
What are the rules for transporting sharp objects and knives in your checked baggage at the airport?
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March 7th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
I don’t think that’s gonna happen at all–they may confiscate them–not be allowed
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March 7th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
all sharp items are authorized in checked luggage. the only requirement is that they be securely sheathed to prevent injury to baggage handlers.
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http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#4
March 7th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
The info here will clarify things for you:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1012.shtm . Be very careful to observe the regulations to the letter.
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March 7th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
See site below and read section on "sharp objects" to see that you may have them in your checked luggage.
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http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#4
March 7th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
You might as well just ship them to where you are going because they wont let you bring the stuff either way. They will take away your knives and possibly bring you in for questioning.
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