Can I take a metal knife and fork through airport security?
On my last flight I was served a meal with a metal knife and fork, which was a pleasant change compared to plastic utensils. This gave me the idea of packing my own utensils for the next flight as a small way of improving the economy experience.
However, would I be allowed to take a standard knife and fork through airport security? By 'standard' I'm referring to something like this:
To make the question less broad I'm restricting it to North American and European airports.
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Can you fly with a metal fork?
Household forks and spoons (plastic and metal): Permitted in both carry-on and checked baggage.Can you bring metal through airport security?
Can you bring metal in your carry-on? Yes, metal is allowed in your carry-on luggage. In fact, when you are going through the metal detector at TSA security, you are often asked to remove metal items (such as your belt, shoes with metal, etc.) in order to avoid setting off the metal detector.Can I take silverware in my carry-on?
Knives, except for plastic or round-bladed butter knives, are not allowed in carry-on bags. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.The Science of Airport Security
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