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Asymmetrical wrote ANY sword with a curved blade over 50cm is now banned from sale, import, trade or transfer. This includes Persian Talwars, Military Cavalry swords, some Fantasy swords and many other types of sword unless specifically exempted

Nice plagiarism...
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At no point did I claim that as my own information, nice try

An amendment to this act was passed, which came into effect on the 1st of August 2008, which allows curved and samurai swords which are handmade using traditional forging/production methods to be sold, bought and own without a license.

Traditional being the operative word.
Pretty sure the one he is looking at is not traditional

Seriously, the one he is looking on purchasing is a traditional katana.

The sword he's purchasing is in no way traditional

Explain to me why that katana is not traditional...

100% traditionally made Katana are not available for sale since they gain instant cultural treasure status.
There are only two metal companies in Japan who make the traditional tamahagane making the supply very rare, limited and expensive, resulting in few swords being made per year.

However, Katana made using a combination of traditional and modern methods are easily available, just expensive.
It is still created to traditional standards, just made using modern metals and some modern equipments.

Here is one such forger, they can be expensive, but you are buying a sword made to your exact specifications rather than a mass produced replica.
jidai.jp/

(This is from someone else explaining it.)

You obviously haven't read the whole conversation.
He is planning on purchasing a home made traditional sword which are the only legal swords to purchase in UK without licence.

The one he linked is actually a cheap replica made in China

It's still not a tradition sword, whatever you say is incorrect.The topic question was is it legal to own a sword.
The answer was yes as long as it is handmade.
This is a handmade katana which is legal.

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Skreamies wrote Not to hate on your parade, but why would you want a terrible sword? I know a couple people from here in the UK who moved to Japan that now own genuine Japanese Katana's. Why would you want to buy something which is commercially made and would probably break if you either hit it against something or dropped it?

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If you're seriously looking at getting a good well made Katana, then I would suggest doing a whole bunch of research. It's the best way to do it.

But after all, it's your money and choice as to what you buy

It wouldn't make it through customs I tried getting a balisong (Butterfly knife) shipped into the UK from 'Murica and it was seized.


Try Blades-UK or bladesandbows they do some pretty cool stuff :thumbsup:

An older friend of mine (28) has a set of 3 over the road, they look so good, and im pretty sure its not illegal unless you take them out onto the street etc!

Dont be silly with it! Nice buy!

Unwritten wrote An older friend of mine (28) has a set of 3 over the road, they look so good, and im pretty sure its not illegal unless you take them out onto the street etc!

Dont be silly with it! Nice buy!

I'm assuming they're something along the lines of this?


They're display swords, often extremely blunt and brittle. You used to be able to buy in high-street shops, At one point they had a few in the local Cash Generator along with some overly priced air rifles & pistols, you can own them legally and the only requirement to purchase is 18 with photo ID.

twinstb wrote Is it illegal in the UK to have a Katana. My friend said you need to tell the police or something along those lines... I am a massive fan of Japanese style swords
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Thats one pretty dangerous weapon in the wrong hands, that's why police etc etc.. Don't let people purchase these.

Getting through security (Customs) will be hard too. Good luck I guess.