Safety Razor (Double-Edge)
Double-edge safety razors with a blade loaded are not allowed in carry-on and must be checked; an empty handle alone is fine in carry-on.
Carry-on
Not allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Not allowed with a blade loaded. TSA prohibits any blade that isn't sealed inside a plastic cartridge, and a double-edge safety razor's blade sits exposed under a metal head rather than in a cartridge — so it's treated the same as a loose blade, even fully assembled. The bare handle by itself, with no blade inside, is allowed in carry-on.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. A safety razor, loaded or with spare double-edge blades, can be packed in checked baggage without restriction.
Special instructions
Wrap the blade or use a blade guard so it doesn't injure anyone handling your checked bag. If you want to shave with a razor in carry-on, a disposable or cartridge razor is allowed instead — see that entry.
Related rules
FAQ
- Can I bring my double-edge safety razor in carry-on if it already has a blade in it?
- No. Even fully assembled, the blade isn't enclosed in a plastic cartridge, so TSA treats it as a loose blade. Pack a loaded safety razor in checked baggage instead.
- Can I bring just the razor handle, without a blade?
- Yes — an empty handle with no blade loaded is allowed in carry-on. It's the blade itself that's restricted.
- What razors ARE allowed in carry-on?
- Standard disposable and cartridge razors, and electric razors, are all allowed in carry-on. It's specifically loose or exposed blades — double-edge safety razor blades and straight razors — that are restricted.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-31
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.