🔧 Tools & Hardware

Can I Bring Box Cutters on a Plane?

Carry-on Bag

Not Permitted

Checked Bag

Allowed

TSA Details

Checked only. Wrap or sheathe blade to prevent injury.

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TSA officers make the final call. Verify on the official TSA website before flying.

Also known as

box cutterutility knifeStanley knifeX-Acto kniferetractable blade knife

More Tools & Hardware

Axes and Hatchets

Carry-onNot Permitted

Camp Stoves

Carry-onRestrictions Apply

CheckedRestrictions Apply

Car Parts

Carry-onRestrictions Apply

CheckedRestrictions Apply

Cattle Prods

Carry-onNot Permitted

Crowbars

Carry-onNot Permitted

Drills and Drill Bits

Carry-onNot Permitted