Importing a replica non-sharp sword to the UK

[kurtyboy]

Is this going to be a problem? Specifically the Noble Collection Indiana Jones IV Spalko saber.

I know that razer sharp Samurai swords are out of the question but what about this?

 

[Chiok]

Is this going to be a problem? Specifically the Noble Collection Indiana Jones IV Spalko saber.

I know that razer sharp Samurai swords are out of the question but what about this?

If you've not found your answer yet; I can only speak for six months ago when I last tried to do this, but the rules at the time was that only swords made in the traditional manner with either folding or forging were legal to buy/sell/import/find if the blade is curved. If the blade (not including handle) is straight or less than 510mm (I think), then it's still legal.

So in summary, if the blade is straight or less than 510mm or forged or folded, then it will be fine to import. If it's not, then you won't be able to.

 

[kurtyboy]

So you couldn't import a 511mm steel rod then!?

510mm? That's a pretty short sword, more like a long dagger!

Anyways, I had a quick look at stuff available in the UK and if these are legel, then I'm sure Spalko's saber would be:
http://www.blades-uk.com/view_items.php?cat_id=1&start=20

If you've not found your answer yet; I can only speak for six months ago when I last tried to do this, but the rules at the time was that only swords made in the traditional manner with either folding or forging were legal to buy/sell/import/find if the blade is curved. If the blade (not including handle) is straight or less than 510mm (I think), then it's still legal.

So in summary, if the blade is straight or less than 510mm or forged or folded, then it will be fine to import. If it's not, then you won't be able to.

 

[Chiok]

That's the point, a curved blade shorter than 510mm would just look silly.

If the blade is straight, as I believe the saber would be, then it can be whatever length you like and you should have no legal issues. It's a real oddity in the law that having a curved or straight blade makes a difference.

 

[Grey]

That's the point, a curved blade shorter than 510mm would just look silly.

Unless it's a Tanto.

 

[Clutch]

I know someone who sent a dagger from The Shadow to someone in Japan I think. The guy got it but the blade had been cut in two!

 

[NoTsOsErIoUs]

Not exactly on topic. But I was at a collectors fare in the U.K. the other day and they had a range of United Cutlery swords for sale, but I enquired with an American dealer online as to importing a pair of Swords of Kroenen (Hellboy) into the country and was told it was a no go. I don't understand it :confused

 

[Chiok]

Cutting a blade in two seems like an awful lot of effort for customs. It seems very much like a law which is designed to disuede the impulsive.

As for the Kroenen swords, I shouldn't see it being a problem as they are legal since the blades are straight. I do reiterate that this is based on information I gathered in December, the rules may have changed once again.