Is a Leatherman allowed on a plane?

The bottom line: 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 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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Tools 7 inches or shorter (measured from end to end when assembled) may be allowed in carry-on baggage. Power tools and all tools longer than 7 inches (measured from end to end when assembled) are prohibited in carry-on baggage; these items must be packed in your checked bags.

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The TSA requires you to declare firearms, large quantities of medications, and other items, but not sharp objects. However, we would advise that you voluntarily declare knives at the check-in desk, especially if you're flying internationally.

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Please, note that following the UK governmental guidelines it is essential to declare knives in checked luggage as well as in hand luggage. It will ensure the security of the flight and will help travellers avoid paying any fine.

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A flashlight that is less than 7 inches in length and is not classified as a tactical weapon can be brought on a plane through carry-on. You can bring any flashlight through checked luggage but you must carry lithium batteries with you in your carry-on bag.

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Re: Trip to Italy and Knife laws in Italy Carry is very restricted. You Can carry multitool. But: no One has the right to search you,unless you are suspected to having committed a fellony. Do not use It in public,people might call the police.

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One of our models - the Style PS - complies with all TSA requirements for a carry-on multifunction tool but remember that it is ultimately up to TSA workers to decide what they are allowing on board or not.

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While knives are generally illegal to bring in carry-on luggage, certain types are permitted in checked baggage. Fixed Blade Knives: These knives have a blade permanently attached to the handle. They are allowed as long as the blade is within 7 inches.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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With the exception of balls, many pieces of sporting equipment such as baseball bats, golf clubs, ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, martial arts weapons, hiking poles, and tent spikes/poles, are prohibited from carry-on luggage and must be transported in checked baggage.

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Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only. With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101–160 Wh) or lithium metal batteries (2-8 grams).

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Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols. Common travel items that must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule include toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash and lotion.

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