Mexico Travel

[abo4ster]

I am travelling to Mexico in May. Plan to keep it conservative. Will I have any problems with a Bitterroot and Multi-Tool?

In advance, thanks for the assistance.

 

[Artfully Martial]

I'm going to Mexico myself soon. What do I get to bring?

 

[buckg]

Here are the TSA regulations on weapons:
Transporting Special Items

And this is from the State Department:
Consular Information Sheet for Mexico

Some cities, such as Nuevo Laredo, have ordinances prohibiting the possession of knives and similar weapons. Tourists have even been arrested for possessing souvenir knives. Most arrests for knife possession occur in connection with some other infraction, such as drunk and disorderly behavior.​

 

[rev_jch]

Wow, things have changed! I use to carry a pocket knife back and forth from texas to mexico, but that was.........over 20 years ago.

One thing, be careful traveling to other countries with your "nicer" cutlery!! They tend to dissappear !!!

 

[ahgar]

fwiw i went on a cruise last year and carried a sak soldier and had no problems. of course as they say your mileage may vary. ahgar

 

[Bufford]

Its good to do some research on the country you plan to visit. The internet can be of help. I carry knives that I can afford to replace and leave the knives that are very dear to me at home or in the safe. For fixed blades I found that blade lengths 5 inches or less is going to draw less attention from customs agents than anything longer which may raise their hackles. Regular folding knives that are not flashy or wild are okay. If you are really in doubt then take along a box cutter or two. They are utilitarian, but in a pinch they can do alot of cutting for a variety of tasks. They are cheap and likely not going to draw any attention.:thumbup:

 

[Cougar Allen]

 

[Joe Dirt]

I wouln't carry any knife at all in Mexico. I wouldn't want to be put in jail down there ever.

 

[Suerte]

Carry a 91mm Victorinox or similar sized slipjoint in your pocket and about the worst that you'd face would be confiscation. A small lockback shouldn't be a problem either. Just leave the fixed blades, big lockbacks, and ninja monkey tacticals at home.