Can I carry kitchen knives in suitcase

**ste1010** · 13-06-2005, 00:58

I was hoping to buy some decent kitchen kinives when over in Florida in oct. Would I be allowed to carry them back on a Virgin flight in my suitcase if properly packaged??

Thanks

Ste

**njstringer** · 13-06-2005, 01:13

Should not be a problem carrying knives in your suitcase. It is only hand (cabin) luggage that has restrictions.

**chris c** · 13-06-2005, 01:29

It might be a good idea to check out the Virgin website.
They have a list of useful tips for travellers including items that are restricted.

**ellie** · 13-06-2005, 01:31

I brought back a set of cutlery in our hold luggage recently with no problems.

**domster** · 13-06-2005, 01:46

It should be Ok.

As long as they are not in your hand luggage.

**cjboatman** · 13-06-2005, 01:57

I cant see any big problems as long as they are in your checked luggage, we brought home a tool kit three weeks ago without any problems. Our bags were opened by the homeland security at the airport, but they left a little letter explaining what they had done.

Don't put locks on your case, or they will just break them off. We tie our cases closed with ribbon or cable-ties, which can easily be replaced.