Amtrak "large sharp objects" restriction: Are small knives included?

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The Amtrak list of prohibited items includes the following:

Large sharp objects such as axes, ice picks and swords

Does this include small knives (such as a Victorinox SwissChamp, with a 2.5-inch long blade)?






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Can you bring a knife on a train?

Rail travel is very restrictive of knife carry. Amtrak, for example, bans knives completely. They are not allowed on your person, in your carry on, or stowed luggage.

Can you bring a small knife on a plane?

According to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines, travelers can pack knives, pocketknives and Swiss army knives in their checked bags if necessary, but they may not bring them onboard the plane in their carry-on luggage.

What does Amtrak consider a personal item?

personal items do not count toward the carry-on baggage limit. Each passenger on board the train; each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches.

What knives are TSA approved?

The TSA said that effective April 25, it would allow knives with blades that are 2.36 inches or less in length and less than 1/2 inch wide. Other items that will be allowed on board again as part of a passenger's carry-on luggage include billiard cues, ski poles, hockey sticks and lacrosse sticks.



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