Laws
Is it allowed to own a katana? Samurai sword forbidden?
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
1 March 2017
Laws
Samurai sword legal in Germany?
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
1 March 2017
Laws
Samurai sword minimum age
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
1 March 2017
Laws
Weapons licence sword - Weapons law
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,
1 March 2017
Laws
§42a WaffG: Sword Weapons Act
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.
1 March 2017
Laws
§42a WaffG: Blunt swords in public
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
1 March 2017
Laws
Simulated weapons & the law
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,
1 March 2017
Famous swords
Honjo Masamune - The best sword in the world?
Katana are closely associated with the Japanese samurai, who wore their katana not only as a weapon but also as a symbol of their class. During the Meiji Restoration
28. February 2017
Famous swords
Most expensive katana in the world
Which is the most expensive katana in the world? Japanese katana are generally regarded as the most expensive swords in the world. Many historical nihonto are considered priceless, but
28. February 2017
Buying advice
Good knife steel = good sword steel?
The assumption that good knife steel = good sword steel It stands to reason that a steel that is suitable for making knives must also be a good sword steel.
24. February 2017
General information
Samurai wisdom and quotes
We have collected samurai wisdom and quotes here. It is always amazing to see how these centuries-old quotes are still relevant to modern life.
21 February 2017
Buying advice
HRC hardness - blade hardness according to Rockwell
What does hardness mean? The hardness, such as the HRC hardness, of a material is technically the resistance that a material offers when another material
2 February 2017
Buying advice
"Authenticity" certificates for cheap swords
Why are there certificates for swords? Certificates are used to assess the quality of a high-quality sword. Swords are assessed and categorised by experts according to certain criteria.
2 February 2017
Buying advice
Sword accessories: A samurai sword is a good start, but...
...most buyers quickly realise that the sword still needs to be placed somewhere in the home. We offer a wide range of
2 February 2017
Centreboard care
Sword protection - What you should bear in mind when handling samurai swords
There are many ways to damage a samurai sword, whether intentionally or unintentionally. You should therefore observe the following basic rules for sword protection in order to enjoy your sword for a long time
2 February 2017