Knives in Checked Luggage (USA to Venezuela)

If I planned to fly into either Valencia or Caracas, would a small knife or knives (3"-6" blade) cause concern to someone working in the (Venezuelan) airport, if it were in my checked luggage?

I've tried to read on local jurisdictions, but it seems there was a sweeping attempt to ban the sale and carry of all knives, along with guns and explosives, so I'm left wondering what is actually enforced at the airport.

I do not want to travel somewhere and cause a problem with the locals, or end up in a Venezuelan jail. The knives can be left at home (they are for outdoor/utility use), but I'd like to have them if possible.

Best Answer

The USA border control TSA website says it is fine. Looking at the US State Travel Listing for Venezuela it doesn't mention restrictions on knives in hold luggage.

There is a discussion on this from 2011 at this forum: Carrying knife into Venezuela?

However, looking at how there is a high homicide count in Venezuela and Air Canada suspending all flights (announced March 19, 2014) you may have issues. The safest bet would be not to carry a knife in your hold luggage, but there doesn't seem to be an ban on you carrying it. Just doesn't seem like a wise choice.

Some airlines might have restrictions but I doubt it.

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Can you take a knife in checked luggage internationally?

Checked Bags: YesAny sharp objects in checked bags should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.

Can you bring a knife in checked luggage us?

Knives with a blade 6 cm or lessA knife with a blade 6 cm or less is permitted in carry-on or checked baggage when flying within Canada or to an international (non-U.S.) destination. Knives of any type or length are not permitted in your carry-on on flights to the U.S.

Can you bring knives on international flights?

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.

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