Can I bring a Leatherman on a plane?

To play it safe, always fly with your Leatherman in checked baggage. Your Leatherman multi-tool has been by your side through lots of adventures and has helped you save the day. But for your upcoming plane trip, the best thing to do is to plan on putting it inside your checked baggage.



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In the United States, the TSA allows certain knives to be carried on planes, but only if they are less than 2.36 inches in length. These are known as “hobby knives” or “folding knives” and are allowed in your carry-on luggage.

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As a result, prohibited items may result in both a TSA civil enforcement action and a criminal enforcement action. Before leaving home, remember to check your baggage to ensure you are not carrying any prohibited items to avoid a possible arrest and/or civil penalties.

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In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on baggage; please pack these items in your checked baggage. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.

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In other words, is knives, air guns, and other such items can be used as weapons, they cannot be brought on board the aircraft. However, they can be placed within checked baggage.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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You can easily walk through the engine and get scanned. This airport security scanner's electromagnetic waves will detect unlawful metals and it or devices hidden in your clothes. It can see all kinds of explosives and weapons under your clothing.

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