UK bans Japanese swords.

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

I do not go to my local supermarket carrying any of my curved swords. So as long as I transport them sensibly when visiting friends fairs to swap or trade with there should be no problem. Are we missing the point ref "use in public display"

me niether Tim but I do like to find them at markets, junk shops, ebay uk etc as well as more specialist sources.

Ocasionly I also import the odd one . True they are all ww2 or earlier.

But without precise defintion it will all become rather more awkward I fear.

I agree with your sentiments Alan, but have seen to many laws blindy inforced without reason in the UK to be 100%certan it may not happen again.

Time will tell, Perhaps if I do a thread resurection next December it will proove my concerns unfounded. I certanly hope so.

I dont care about post ww2 swords myself but WW2 & earlier I do find interesting.

Luckily the press havent yet decided kukri are naughty. But the term "the thin edge of the wedge" does spring to mind as well..


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