Importing Weapon Ornaments?

MagicIRL

Im interestedint in buying a Katan online from eBay. My only problem is Im concerened about getting it into the country. I do Ninjutsu myself and this Katana is purely for display purposes as I have my wooden version for training/practice.

I figured that you, the martial arts forum, may have bought a weapon ornament online and had it shipped in before and could give me some advice.

Cheers.

Niall Keane

There's been a thread on this before you should check it out but basically ornaments poor quality 'sword like objects' are banned. If you're a collector or martial artist the real deal is legal to import or katanas made in a traditional manner. The Paul chen range would be your best bet re afordability if you're looking for a display piece? I think there are some kendo guys on here who might be better able to advise.

whitetigerkungf

"FIREARMS AND OFFENSIVE WEAPONS ACT 1990" (SI 338 2009 Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment) Order) has come into effect. With this order the following has been added to the list off weapons:
"the sword sometimes known as samurai or katana, other than such a sword—
(i) made before 1954, or
(ii) made at any other time according to traditional methods of making swords by hand.”.

Basically if its traditionally made or made before 1954 it should be ok to import. trouble with the new law is its open to the interpretation of how much of it should be traditionally made and what exactly traditionally made means

MagicIRL

Cheers, Although Im still in the dark. Stupid Ireland -.-''

Im between these two items.

[1.] http://www.sakuramartialarts.com/Martial_Arts_Weapons_4_Pc_Throwing_Knife_Set_p/wea-1121-a1.htm

[2.] http://www.sakuramartialarts.com/Martial_Arts_Weapons_Shuriken_Star_Black_Bat_p/wea-9737-a1.htm

Advice on these two's success rates?

YamaMotoYama

MagicIRL wrote: »

Cheers, Although Im still in the dark. Stupid Ireland -.-''

Im between these two items.

[1.] http://www.sakuramartialarts.com/Martial_Arts_Weapons_4_Pc_Throwing_Knife_Set_p/wea-1121-a1.htm

[2.] http://www.sakuramartialarts.com/Martial_Arts_Weapons_Shuriken_Star_Black_Bat_p/wea-9737-a1.htm

Advice on these two's success rates?

There is NO chance of these guys getting in... and you'll probably end up with a rap on your knuckles for trying.