Pencil Sharpener
Pencil sharpeners are allowed in carry-on and checked bags because of their small, enclosed blade.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. A pencil sharpener's blade is small and largely enclosed within the housing, so it's treated as an ordinary small tool rather than a sharp object, similar to nail clippers.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restriction in checked baggage.
FAQ
- Is a pencil sharpener treated as a sharp object?
- No — its blade is small and enclosed, so it's treated as an ordinary small tool with no restriction, the same as nail clippers.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.