Switchblade, gravity, ballistic and Balisong (butterfly) knives
Plane Customs| Country | Verdict | Limit | Condition | Declaration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Canada | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| China | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| France | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Germany | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Greece | Restricted | No stated quantity | Extra conditions apply | Above allowance |
| Italy | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Japan | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Mexico | Allowed | No stated quantity | — | Not required |
| Netherlands | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Portugal | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Saudi Arabia | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Singapore | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| South Korea | Restricted | No stated quantity | — | Above allowance |
| Spain | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Thailand | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| Turkey | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| United Arab Emirates | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| United Kingdom | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
| United States | Prohibited | No stated quantity | — | Required — surrender |
Official sources
Last verified 2026-09-19
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