Questions about the legal situation quickly arise in connection with swords. For this reason, we have compiled a few excerpts from laws that are similar in content.

§ Section 1 of the German Weapons Act states whether swords are weapons: § 1 Subject matter and purpose of the law, definitions (1) This law

Is the purchase/possession of samurai swords prohibited in Germany? §2 from the German Weapons Act on whether it is permitted to own a katana: § 2

Is the purchase/possession of a katana or samurai sword legal? §Section 2 of the German Weapons Act states: Section 2 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HANDLING WEAPONS OR MUNITION, WEAPON LIST

How old do you have to be to buy a samurai sword? §2 from the German Weapons Act: §2 WaffG - BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HANDLING WEAPONS

Do I need a firearms licence / small firearms licence for a sword? To answer this question, the 2nd paragraph of the German Weapons Act should be considered first,

Am I allowed to carry a samurai sword in public? §Section 42a of the German Weapons Act states the following: Section 42a Prohibition of the carrying of mock weapons and certain portable weapons.

Am I allowed to carry a blunt sword in public? §Section 42a of the German Weapons Act states the following: Section 42A PROHIBITION ON CARRYING ANSWERS AND CERTAIN WEAPONS

Swords disguised as everyday objects and everyday objects disguised as swords A few words of explanation: Please note that this is in no way legal advice,