knives

sherri, I assume you'll be working during your trip, and that's the reason you're travelling with the knives? The only option I can find would be to send the knives separately using the Registered Baggage Service. Here are some of the details: If you're travelling with any additional items, any bulky items such as trunks or bicycles, or any sporting and collectors' weapons or knives, you'll need to use our registered baggage service. This service applies only between London – Paris, London – Brussels and London – Lille in both directions and applies to no other Eurostar destination or beyond those stations listed above. Your baggage will be forwarded on the next available departure, space permitting. However, our guarantee is that your baggage will be available to collect at your Eurostar destination station within 24 hours after registration. This service also allows you to send your baggage in advance of your journey and then it will be ready to collect when you arrive at your Eurostar destination. However, you may still register your baggage shortly before your departure but please note there is a 30 minute check-in requirement prior to departure. According to the website, there will be a charge of £30 for the service. That seems like a lot of trouble and somewhat expensive. Another option might be to use FedEx or UPS and send them to your Hotel in London. I suspect the cost would be about the same. Good luck and happy travels!

If you know someone you can send your knives to just mail them, and then send them home the same way. I've sent handmade chefs knives to several individuals in Scotland, marking the customs form "handmade chefs tools" and listing the price low. Insure them if you can.