New UK knife laws

[kissakai]

I've checked the news laws as below

How does this effect Nihonto collectors?

 

From 24 September, it will be illegal to own zombie-style knives and machetes as they will be added to the list of dangerous prohibited items already banned, including zombie knives, butterfly knives, Samurai swords and push daggers.

 

The government has announced that it is set to expand The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order 1988, by the addition of “zombie-style knives and machetes” to the list of prohibited weapons.

 

The changes to the Order will come into force on 24 September 2024. The amendment is targeted at removing from circulation zombie-style knives and machetes with specific characteristics.

 

A zombie-style knife or machete is defined as a bladed article with the following elements:

 

A plain cutting edge;

A sharp pointed end; and

A blade of over eight inches in length (measured from the tip to the top of the handle in a straight line).

In addition to this basic specification, it must also have one or more of the following features:

 

A serrated cutting edge (other than one no longer than two inches next to the handle).

More than one hole (of any shape) in the blade.

Spikes.

More than two sharp points in the blade.

(A sharp point is defined as having an angle between the edges which create the point of less than 90 degrees. In the case of a curved edge the angle will be measured by reference to the tangent of the curve).

[Kantaro]

Pfft I suppose the zombies must be happy?

[Banton989]

There is an amendment that covers it:-

 

An amendment to this act was passed, which came into effect on the 1st of August 2008. It allows curved and samurai swords which are handmade using traditional forging/production methods to be sold without a license.

 

Swords with a curved blade of 50cm or more may be imported where the weapon:

• was made before 1954
• was made by traditional hand sword making methods
• is only available for the purposes of use in religious ceremonies or for martial arts
• is for use in a historical re-enactments or sporting activity for example a martial arts demonstration for which public liability insurance is held

 

As far as I know this hasn't been altered since. And also covers ownership.

 

Adam

[Yves]

In Europe these days similar things are happening. Seems the only thing we're allowed to do is pay taxes and that is not just allowed, it is mandatory...We ended up in a xxxxing communist hell hole.