Sharp objects · Royal Mail / Post Office

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For Sharp objects · Royal Mail / Post Office, item category is Sharp objects; carrier is Royal Mail / Post Office; restriction type is restricted; scope is UK & International; conditions is Sharp objects like knives*, kitchen utensils and gardening tools may only be posted if they are packaged appropriately so that they are no risk to employees, other postal items or recipients Wrap heavy cardboard around sharp edges and points, strong enough to ensure that the contents do not pierce the outer packaging Wrap each item with cushioning material Place in a suitable outer container such as a padded envelope The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging *excludes knives that are banned under UK laws – see Weapons, recorded from its source on 2026-08-30.

Sharp objects (including knives, kitchen utensils and gardening tools. Excludes blades – see Bladed items) International & UK – allowed in the mail, see packaging guidelines below: Sharp objects like knives*, kitchen utensils and gardening tools may only be posted if they are packaged appropriately so that they are no risk to employees, other postal items or recipients Wrap heavy cardboard around sharp edges and points, strong enough to ensure that the contents do not pierce the outer packaging Wrap each item with cushioning material Place in a suitable outer container such as a padded envelope The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging *excludes knives that are banned under UK laws – see Weapons

— postoffice.co.uk, retrieved 2026-08-30