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How to ship knives

Fixed and folding knives ship by any carrier. Wrap the blade so it can't cut through the box.

Who can take it

Private seller → buyer in another state
  • USPS: Yes: Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express
  • UPS: Yes: Ground, 3 Day Select, 2nd Day Air, Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air
  • FedEx: Yes: Ground, Express Saver, 2Day, Priority Overnight

Best way: USPS Ground Advantage. USPS Ground Advantage is usually the cheapest for this.

Examples ship from Texas to Oklahoma. Your states can change the answer.

Before you ship

Insurance

Guns-covered insuranceon U-PIC’s siteCovers firearms, parts, ammo and gear, on USPS, UPS and FedEx. Bought on U-PIC's site after your label; we hand over the tracking number. By U-PIC.Their price
InsureShieldon UPS Capital’s siteAbout $1 per $100. UPS up to $10,000, USPS up to $5,000. Bought on UPS Capital's site. By UPS Capital.Their price
Carrier's built-in coverageFree. Most USPS, UPS and FedEx labels include up to $100. By the carrier. Only covers the first $100.Free
Standard shipping insuranceAbout 1% of the value, $1 minimum. For gear; guns and ammo aren't confirmed yet. By the label platform's insurer. Coming soon.$5.00

Coverage comes from the insurer named, at their price, and they handle claims. Keep the sale receipt as proof of value.

Check your exact shipment, then buy the label with these rules applied.

Information, not legal advice. Laws and carrier rules change; when in doubt, ask the carrier or a local dealer.