If you’ve ever been caught mid-project at the airport or wondered whether your sewing scissors will make it through security, you’re not alone. The good news is: yes, you can bring scissors on a plane in Australia, provided they meet a few simple rules.
According to the official guidelines, scissors must have blunt ends or rounded tips, and the blades must be less than 6cm long (as measured from the pivot screw). That’s exactly why we created the SOHMO Matchbox Scissors - tiny, travel-friendly scissors designed to take the stress out of flying with your sewing kit. Measuring just 46mm overall, with a 15mm blade, they’re well within the limit and breeze through security screening.
Our Matchbox Scissors aren’t just ideal for stitching mid-flight, they’re also brilliant to keep in your travel bag for life’s little snipping moments. Whether you’re trimming a loose thread, or snipping a tag off your new top, they’re a handy companion to have on hand (and they fit neatly in a handbag or notions pouch)
Similar rules apply in other countries too - with most allowing scissors with blades under 6cm in carry-on luggage (or 4 inches in the US). Of course, always check the specific rules for your departure and destination country before flying. Matchbox Scissors are designed to meet aviation carry-on requirements in most countries - though as with all scissors, the final call rests with airport security.