Thread: Taking your collection across the border.

Some good info here. I like the idea of taking pics with some sort of a date for time reference. Ya, Ivory will stay at home for sure.

Why would it matter if you bring them across the border? Blades that short are not controlled weapons in either country. If they are not for commercial sale and are your personal property they are not any interest to a border guard. They may have questions, and you can easily give an answer by saying its your hobby and you're going to a meet-up.

My friend's dad once drove across the border with an old shotgun under his seat that he had forgot about. The border guys were cool about it and just let him turn back home. Not everyone in authority will act like a d*ck given the opportunity. Just don't be rude and obnoxious if they start to question you and you'll be fine.

If the border guards are searching your luggage and investigating your razors, you've done something else to tip them off. I would say, take pictures dated before you departed in the off chance you get searched to that degree, but really, people are just waved through...I can't imagine any border guard having an issue with a straight razor in luggage in a car. Flying, with the razor in a carry on, now that would be a VERY different story.

I've driven over the US/CA boarder a few times with razors. All I can remember being asked was "do you have anything to declare" or "are you bringing home anything you didn't take with you" or something like that. Never had any problem.

Be certain to leave ivory at home. Check into any sort of animal stuff, forbidden woods, etc.
An acquaintance told a story of an eagle feather in his hatband. Had lots of trouble, yet he found it on the ground~!

Things have to be tightening up, what with recent events.

I haven't got a clue since I've never crossed any borders, but assuming one of the group will have a 'smart' phone with tapatalk, you can show the guy the SRP website and the post about the meetup if they have any doubts.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I haven't got a clue since I've never crossed any borders, but assuming one of the group will have a 'smart' phone with tapatalk, you can show the guy the SRP website and the post about the meetup if they have any doubts.

Good call Jimmie!