\n\u00a7Section 42a of the German Weapons Act states this:\n<\/p>\n
\n(1) It is prohibited
\n1. prima facie weapons,
\n2. edged weapons according to Annex 1 Section 1 Subsection 2 No. 1.1 or
\n3. knives with a blade that can be locked with one hand (one-handed knives) or fixed knives with a blade length of more than 12 cm
\nto lead.
\n(2) Paragraph 1 shall not apply
\n1. for use in photographic, film or television recordings or theatre performances,
\n2. for transport in a sealed container,
\n3. for carrying the objects referred to in paragraph 1 nos. 2 and 3, provided there is a legitimate interest.<\/p>\n
Further regulations remain unaffected.
\n(3) A legitimate interest in accordance with paragraph 2 no. 3 exists in particular if the objects are carried in connection with the exercise of a profession, the cultivation of customs, sport or a generally recognised purpose.<\/p>\n
Source:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/waffg_2002\/BJNR397010002.html<\/a> In our opinion, the carrying of samurai swords in public is prohibited, as they are classified as weapons in Annex 1 Subsection 2 No. 1.1. Unless the conditions of \u00a742a paragraph 2 are fulfilled.<\/p>\n The same also applies to most\u00a0blunt samurai swords<\/strong><\/a>because these often have an unblunted tip.<\/p>\n A few explanatory words:<\/strong> The most important legal regulations in this context:<\/p>\n
\nThe Annex 1 mentioned in the text:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/waffg_2002\/anlage_1.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPlease note that this is in no way legal advice, a recommendation for action or similar!<\/p>\n