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Darf man Knives with a blade over 6 cm ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

Ausrüstung & Sonstiges

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Handgepäck: ✕ NEIN Aufgabegepäck: ✓ JA

Nein — Knives With A Blade Over 6 C darf nicht im Handgepäck durch die Sicherheitskontrolle mitgenommen werden. Bottles over 100 ml prohibited at checkpoint.

  • · Bottles over 100 ml prohibited at checkpoint
  • · Allowed in carry-on ONLY if bought post-security or in sealed STEB bag from connecting international flight
  • · Pack in padded wine sleeves for checked luggage
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Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

NEIN

No — prohibited in carry-on baggage by TSA (all blades banned in US cabin).

Aufgabegepäck:

JA

Yes — allowed in checked luggage.

Rule conditions: Bottles over 100 ml prohibited at checkpointAllowed in carry-on ONLY if bought post-security or in sealed STEB bag from connecting international flightPack in padded wine sleeves for checked luggage

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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So verpacken Sie knives with a blade over 6 cm

Handgepäck: No — prohibited in carry-on baggage by TSA (all blades banned in US cabin).

Aufgabegepäck: Yes — allowed in checked luggage.

Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Knives With A Blade Over 6 Cm in a carry-on?

No — prohibited in carry-on baggage by TSA (all blades banned in US cabin).

Can you pack Knives With A Blade Over 6 Cm in checked luggage?

Yes — allowed in checked luggage.

Can I bring knives with a blade over 6 cm on a plane in Canada and the US?

CATSA: No — knives with a blade over 6 cm is prohibited in carry-on baggage under Transport Canada regulations. In checked bags: Yes — allowed in checked baggage with proper packaging.

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