Tools — What can I bring on a plane?
Hand tools and power tools are largely banned from carry-on bags and must be properly packed in checked luggage.
Verdicts shown for the United States (TSA). Visit any item page to check rules for all 14 countries.
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✂️Scissors
Hand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🔩ScrewdriverHand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🔨HammerHand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
🔩Power drillHand luggage: NoHold luggage: Depends
🔧Super glueHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🔪Box cutter / Stanley knifeHand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
🔩Drill bitsHand luggage: NoHold luggage: Yes
📏Tape measureHand luggage: YesHold luggage: Yes
🔧CrowbarHand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🔓Lock picksHand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🔧PliersHand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
🔧Wrench / spannerHand luggage: DependsHold luggage: Yes
Rules vary by country. Select a different region on any item page for local rules.