Pocket Knife 🇸🇬 Singapore
Offensive weapons prohibited under Arms & Explosives Act
Can I bring Pocket Knife into Singapore?
Offensive weapons prohibited under Arms & Explosives Act
Required at the destination customs authority
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Singapore classifies most knives as offensive weapons under the Arms and Explosives Act. Folding knives, pocket knives, and multi-tools with blades are all restricted. Import and possession require lawful purpose (professional use with employer documentation). Penalties include imprisonment and caning.
Active — Customs actively enforces this rule.
Do not bring any knife to Singapore. Even small folding knives are treated as offensive weapons.
Arms and Explosives Act, Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act
This page covers destination customs rules in Singapore. 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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Pocket Knife rules in other countries
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Folding blades under 3 inches permitted in public. Locking knives and longer blades restricted.
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🇦🇺 Australia
Non-locking folding knives generally permitted
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🇯🇵 Japan
Blades over 6cm prohibited under Firearms and Swords Control Law
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Bladed weapons prohibited under Federal Penal Code
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🇺🇸 United States
Legal to bring; TSA prohibits in carry-on
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🇨🇦 Canada
Pocket Knife import prohibited