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Just seen in Kent Auctions, Folkestone. Lots of back issues, auction cats and notes regarding swords and tsuba. Might be of interest to anyone David Lot 1868 Auction Catalogues incl. Christies, Thierry de Maigret, The ... by Kent Auction Galleries Ltd 1/1

Dear All, I am afraid to say that the last shipper of swords in and out of the UK, DHL has told all of it's business accounts, that from March 1 st, it will only ship blades under 8 inches long? The full email I paste below. This means that we are now facing the situation within the UK of only being able to buy swords from fairs. Auction houses already will not ship, Parcelforce will return swords or destroy them. We need to start telling those in power that these antique items we collect, are not being taken out on the streets to infilct death and destruction. I do not know if they will listern or care. David As a customer currently using our Adult Signature Service (ADS), where a courier verifies the receiver is aged over 18 when delivering, we would like to draw your attention to a forthcoming change in policy when sending bladed articles. If your business currently sends knives or other bladed articles, please review the change below. If you use ADS when sending other items, such as alcohol, no further action is needed. From the 1 March 2025, DHL Express’ policy for sending knifes and other bladed articles will change and will apply to all shipments, regardless of origin or destination (domestic, export, import). The restrictions for shipping are: All bladed articles must be 8 inches / 20.3cm or less to be carried by DHL Express in the UK All bladed article shipments (apart from folding pen knives less than 3 inches / 7.6cm) must be sent using the Adult Signature Service (ADS) to help ensure that our Couriers continue to verify the receiver’s age is over 18 years old on delivery, in line with UK legislation This change in restriction aligns with the maximum size of specific types of blades before they are legally considered offensive ‘zombie’ style knives. Nearly all household knives or bladed products are less than 8 inches, meaning these more standard consumer items can still be carried. We are sorry if this change impacts your business, and hope the notice period enables you to find an alternative partner where items currently being sent fall within these restrictions. If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact your DHL Express Account Manager. Kind regards, DHL Express

DHL has just sent a email out to it's business accounts who ship swords, stating that from March 1st, they will only handle bladed items under 8 inches long. So that seems to be the end of selling swords abroad from the UK. What a insane country we have become. David

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Thank you Ray

Hi, I have a polearm with a signiture which I am having trouble with. Anybody out there that could help me please. David

A good example of a Yamakichibei iron tsuba. 2.5 x 2.85 inches $250.00 plus shipping In a fitted box

A good example of a Yamakichibei iron tsuba. 2.5 x 2.75 inches $250.00 plus shipping In a fitted box

Thank you guys

Hi, Is it possible to help me pin down which Tomomitsu I have with this wakizashi please. The blade is 38cm long, total length of the sword is 50cm. Thank you David

Thank you Bruce.

And the tang

Bruce, Here we go

Bruce, Everything but the tsuba David