What's a good substitute for a pocket knife that can be carried on-board a plane?

I always used to pack a pocket knife in my checked luggage when travelling, but now that I'm travelling with carry-on bags only, security restrictions prevent me from bringing a pocket knife.

Is there a good substitute for a pocket knife that has a good selection of tools (for example, screwdrivers, bottle opener, small scissors), but no knives, so it is legal to carry on board?

Best Answer

I've had a bicycle Y-wrench, about three inches across, small enough to forget in my pocket, refused. They did let me mail it to myself, which was approximately the same cost as replacing it.

Scissors are definitely a no-no. About a dozen years ago I traveled with my 80-year-old mother. She had a small scissors caught inside the lining of her purse, about the size of the scissors blade of a Swiss-army knife. It showed on the X-ray, and the bag made multiple passes through the machine until they managed to find it and confiscate it.

I agree with the observation that ANYTHING tool-like is likely not to make it.

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Can I take a pocket 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 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.

Can I fly with a plastic knife?

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?'

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