What sharp objects can I take on a plane? (2026)
With limitsBlades over ~6 cm and most tools must go in checked baggage; small grooming items are usually fine in the cabin.
These rules are set by aviation security and are the same on every airline.
Source: Standard aviation-security rules
| Item | Cabin? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | No in cabin | Any blade over ~6 cm is barred from the cabin. |
| Pocket knife | No in cabin | Folding pocket knives are barred from the cabin. |
| Swiss Army knife | No in cabin | Multi-blade knives are barred from the cabin. |
| Scissors | With limits in cabin | Small scissors with blades under ~6 cm are usually allowed in the cabin; larger ones are not. |
| Safety razor | Yes in cabin | A safety or disposable razor is fine in the cabin. Loose razor blades are not — pack those in checked. |
| Straight razor | No in cabin | Open-blade straight razors are barred from the cabin. |
| Razor blades | No in cabin | Loose razor blades must be packed in checked baggage. |
| Nail clippers | Yes in cabin | Nail clippers are allowed in the cabin. |
| Nail file | Yes in cabin | A metal nail file is allowed in the cabin. |
| Nail scissors | Yes in cabin | Small nail scissors are generally allowed in the cabin. |
| Tweezers | Yes in cabin | Tweezers are allowed in the cabin. |
| Multi-tool | No in cabin | A multi-tool with a blade is barred from the cabin. |
| Corkscrew | With limits in cabin | A plain corkscrew is usually fine; one with a foil-cutter blade may be refused in the cabin. |
| Knitting needles | Yes in cabin | Knitting needles are generally allowed in the cabin. |
| Crochet hook | Yes in cabin | Crochet hooks are generally allowed in the cabin. |
| Box cutter | No in cabin | Box cutters and loose razor blades are barred from the cabin. |
| Scalpel | No in cabin | Loose blades and scalpels are barred from the cabin. |
| Screwdriver | With limits in cabin | Tools under ~7 inches are usually allowed in the cabin; longer ones must be checked. |
| Scissors (craft) | With limits in cabin | Craft scissors with longer blades must be checked. |
| Ice skates | With limits in cabin | Ice skates are usually allowed but bladed edges may draw extra screening. |
| Utility knife | No in cabin | Utility knives are barred from the cabin. |
| Meat cleaver | No in cabin | Cleavers and large blades must be checked. |
| Axe | No in cabin | Axes and hatchets must be checked. |