Probably a stupid question, but I have a Stainless Leatherman type all in one utility knife. I definitely want to only pack this in the check-in luggage. The blade and saw are under 2 1/2 inches and do not lock. Will it be a problem? I'm a little paranoid this trip since they made me dig out a little bic lighter from Check-In Luggage last time.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32213 posts
Francis,
A Leatherman tool should be fine as long as it's carried in checked luggage and not carry-on. Have a look at This List on the TSA website. They recommend that sharp objects in checked luggage be "sheathed or securely wrapped" to prevent injury to baggage inspectors.
I've carried a Swiss Army Knife in checked luggage on past trips, and never had any problems.
Happy travels!
Posted by
OP
Eugene, Oregon, USA
927 posts
Thank you Ken.
That is one of the funniest things I've read in a long time. :)
Posted by
Bay Area
3551 posts
I always play it safe and take a good quality plastic picnic knife. To be stopped or have it confiscated is a waste of time and a loss of your personal property.
Posted by
Manhattan Beach, CA, USA
108 posts
Francis, my husband packs a metal corkscrew and pocket knife in his checked luggage, and then carries them with him while in country. Never had a problem in 3 trips, and on the last trip he said he wished he'd brought his Leatherman. Just don't pack a lighter!
Posted by
ABQ
28 posts
I have an old Leatherman that I bring on every trip [if I check luggage]. Never had a problem with it. A few times the customs people have asked me to open it and show them the features. Since it folds up safely, it's pretty safe to carry without a pouch or sheath.
Posted by
Independence, Iowa, USA
28 posts
I always take a "ToolzAll" which I believe to be similar. It has phillips and regular screwdrivers, a file, knife blades, openers, all configured into a wire-stripper/plier. I even used it in Sorrento to repair a shower head support rod which I found held up with a "Walmart" bag! ! !