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Can you take scissors or a knife in hand luggage from Denmark?

Blades over 6 cm go in the hold.

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Short answer

Knives and scissors with a blade longer than 6 cm are not allowed in hand luggage on flights from Denmark. For scissors the blade is measured from the pivot. The same ban covers razor blades, hobby knives, axes and tools such as drills, saws and crowbars, while all of these may travel in checked baggage. Knitting needles and crochet hooks are generally allowed in hand luggage, but security staff can still refuse them.

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Why

  1. Blades over 6 cm are banned in the cabin.
  2. Scissors are measured from the pivot.
  3. Tools may travel in checked baggage.

Details

Blunt items such as baseball bats and clubs are also banned in hand luggage but allowed in the hold.

Tip

Measure small scissors before you pack; if in doubt, put them in the checked bag.

What may differ

Airports abroad may be stricter, for example about knitting needles, so check the rules for your return flight.

Common misconception

Any pair of scissors is confiscated at security.

What actually happens

Scissors with blades of 6 cm or less from the pivot are allowed in hand luggage.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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