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Pocket Knife 🇦🇺 Australia

VERIFIED · 2024-09-15NOT YET GRADED

Non-locking folding knives generally permitted

ANSWER

Can I bring Pocket Knife into Australia?

RESTRICTEDVERIFIED · 2024-09-15

Non-locking folding knives generally permitted

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Personal use

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

abf.gov.au
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Full details

Australia restricts certain types of knives. Folding pocket knives with a blade under 7cm that don't lock open are generally permitted. Locking knives, flick knives, and concealed blade knives are prohibited. State laws vary. All knives must be in checked luggage for flights.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Simple folding knives are generally fine. Avoid locking blades, assisted opening mechanisms, or military-style knives.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2024-09-15

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Personal use

LEGAL REFERENCE

Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956

AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in Australia. Whether you can carry pocket knife through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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