Quick rules for flying with knife in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
All knives are banned from carry-on (one exception: round-bladed butter knives and plastic/wooden cutlery). Knives must be sheathed or securely wrapped in checked baggage.
All bladed knives prohibited in carry-on. Allowed in checked bags if safely wrapped.
Knives of any length banned from cabin. Allowed in hold luggage, sheathed.