Do you need a license to own a samurai sword?
Do you need a license to own a samurai sword?
You do not need a license to own any of the products we are actually selling on the website, they are also all legal to own in the U.K By law you must now be 18 or over to purchase a samurai sword. We would also hope you will act responsibly with your new purchase and it is a condition of purchase that you will NEVER CARRY IT IN A...
Is it illegal to have a katana sword in the UK?
UK Katana Law Samurai and other curved Swords – On April 6th 2008 a law came into effect banning samurai and other curved swords with a blade length of 50cm or more. However, there are some exceptions for registered martial artists, re-enactors and swords produced using traditional forging methods.
Is it illegal to have a curved samurai sword?
Samurai and other curved Swords – On April 6th 2008 a law came into effect banning samurai and other curved swords with a blade length of 50cm or more. However, there are some exceptions for registered martial artists, re-enactors and swords produced using traditional forging methods.
When did the law on samurai swords come into effect?
Samurai and other curved Swords On April 6th 2008 a law came into effect banning samurai and other curved swords with a blade length of 50 cm or more; there are some exceptions for registered martial artists, re-enactors and even certain genuine Japanese swords. Here is to the law:
