Swiss Army Knives on Eurostar

So long as the blade is no longer than 3 inches, your sons can take them on board. Here's a quote from the FAQ section on the Eurostar site:

"(standard folding knives with a blade no longer than 3 inches/75mm are permitted to be carried)."

Good info there Tim!

Although you can get a Swiss Army knife pretty well anywhere... I understand the urge to get a Swiss Army Knife in Switzerland. Just seems neater that way. ;o)

He can buy that exact knife @ King of Prussia Mall. Don't bother getting one in CH.

I travelled the Eurostar from Paris to London this past summer with a decent-sized Swiss Army knife. They scan all your bags at the security checkpoint, but they never mentioned anything about the knife (they were more interested in the bronze weights for a cuckoo clock). That is not to say that they still allow you to bring them on, but I did not have any trouble.

Thanks for the info. We are checking one small bag on the plane each way for various items that can't be in our carry-on luggage. I know he can get the knife here, but he has his heart set on getting one there, and I am choosing my battles. It's a 45 day trip with two (wonderful, but stubborn)teens.

My 12 yr old girl wanted a 'Swiss Army knife in Switzerland, I know you can get them here ,, cheaper even,, but hey , it was the only thing she really wanted.

She got a PINK one ,, engraved with her name and the years.. its kind of cute.

We travelled on the Eurostar and I had my Swiss Army Knife - I carry it everywhere, but in my checked luggage on planes - and had no trouble. I had put it in my larger suitcase which I check on planes. I suppose there could be a problem, but I did not experience it.

Yes, standard folding knives with a blade no longer than 3 inches/75mm are permitted to be carried on Eurostar trains, but of course are not permitted to be carried on aircraft.