How much Knives and bladed weapons can I bring into United Kingdom?
Prohibited
You cannot bring Knives and bladed weapons into United Kingdom.
Cabin baggage
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Checked baggage
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Declaration
Required — surrender
Limit
No stated quantity
What you need to know
- No stated quantity
- Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier
- No stated quantity
- Channels: Carried with the traveler
Important
This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.
If you do not declare
- Step 1: Confiscation, Administrative fine, Criminal prosecution
Official sources
- Bringing goods into the UK for personal use: Banned and restricted goods HM Revenue & Customs / Home Office (GOV.UK)
- Guns, knives, swords and other offensive weapons: UK border control GOV.UK — Border Force / HM Revenue & Customs