Can I have a 9" fillet knife in my airline check-in luggage?

[ljk]

I'm flying down to San Diego do some fishing with my brother. Is it worth the trouble to bring my knife?

I'll be flying out of O'hare to LAX, not sure which airline yet.

 

[1911ly]

Knife Carrying Restrictions on Aircraft | USA Today

From reading this I am going to say no. Not as carry on in to the cabin.

 

[Vigilant]

No problems in checked bags.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

In check bags, no problem.

I flew with my baat jaam dao so I could practice at the NRAAM in Atlanta. No problems.

 

[myhightechsec]

I've flown with 3 or 4 bolos, a couple of kitchen cleavers, and some bowie knives in a checked in bag. No problem.

 

[amboy49]

Your brother doesn't own a fillet knife ?

A fillet knife must cost what - say $10-$15 ? Buy one when you get there. Or . . . . mail it to him before you go and mail it back.

i don't quite understand why you would need your personal fillet knife in California. Not worth the hassle.

 

[jkaetz]

Your brother doesn't own a fillet knife ?

A fillet knife must cost what - say $10-$15 ? Buy one when you get there. Or . . . . mail it to him before you go and mail it back.

i don't quite understand why you would need your personal fillet knife in California. Not worth the hassle.

You've clearly never used a good knife.

 

[ljk]

Your brother doesn't own a fillet knife ?

A fillet knife must cost what - say $10-$15 ? Buy one when you get there. Or . . . . mail it to him before you go and mail it back.

i don't quite understand why you would need your personal fillet knife in California. Not worth the hassle.

My brother will fly in from China, he can't even have a 3" pocket knife.

We have families in San Diego, none of them like to fishing. we will fillet our own catch, a good fillet knife which I'm very familiar with makes a big difference, specially on 20# yellow tail and tunas.

 

[patience0830]

My brother will fly in from China, he can't even have a 3" pocket knife.

We have families in San Diego, none of them like to fishing. we will fillet our own catch, a good fillet knife which I'm very familiar with makes a big difference, specially on 20# yellow tail and tunas.

Not a hassle. Definitely worth the trouble. Pack it carefully so your underwear arrives unscathed. Hope you have a blast with your brother.