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Is it legal to own a katana?

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It is legal for adults to have a katana in their home. Use is, of course, limited.
In fact, katanas, swords, daggers and knives are classified in category D. The purchase and possession of these weapons is unrestricted, but their sale is forbidden to minors.

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What does French law say?

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Since September 6, 2013, new legal provisions stemming from the March 6, 2012 law have come into force. These new rules have strengthened criminal penalties against the perpetrators of weapons offenses and introduced a new classification.
Edged weapons such as katanas, swords, daggers and knives are classified in category D. The purchase and possession of these weapons is unrestricted. They may not be carried or transported without legitimate reason. If transported, the weapon must not be "directly" usable. It must be securely packed in a case or container, preferably with a padlock or other protective system.

Find out more: Internal Security Code on Legifrance

The sale of war materiel, weapons, ammunition and their components to minors is prohibited. Remember to provide us with proof of your majority (identity card, passport) by e-mail to validate your order: studio@terressens.com. If you do not receive this document within 48 hours, your order will be cancelled and reimbursed in full.

Frequently asked questions

The following firearms are classified in category D. They may be purchased and held freely:
. Camouflaged non-firearms. For example, an umbrella sword cane.
. White weapons such as daggers, knife-stabbings, truncheons, knives.
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To find out more: www.justice.fr/...

The purchase or acquisition of over-the-counter weapons, with the exception of edged weapons, is reserved for adults. This means that the transferor must check the transferee's identity card.
To find out more: justice.belgium.be/...

Owning a katana in Spain is legal, as long as the owner is of legal age and it's for collection or decoration. Beware: a sharpened model falls into the category of regulated edged weapons. This is clearly defined by the Weapons Regulations (Real Decreto 137/1993). Carrying in public is forbidden, except for legitimate reasons (sport, exhibition, transport to home).
To find out more: Real Decreto 137/1993, de 29 de enero - Reglamento de Armas

March 28, 1876: the Haitōrei edict puts an end to the public carrying of swords The illustrations in this section are created with the help of artificial intelligence, under the direction of our editorial team. This technology enables us to bring historical or legendary scenes to life, in keeping with our passion for authenticity and the imaginary. #Terressens, where stories take shape

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Japan, March 28, 1876: the Haitōrei edict puts an end to the public carrying of swords

Visit Haitōrei from March 28, 1876 (Dajōkan, procl. no. 38) prohibits the public carrying of swords, except by the military, police and those in full uniform. Entitled "大礼服並軍人警察官吏等制服着用ノ外帯刀禁止ノ件", the edict was part of a policy of modernization: end of statutory privileges, conscription (1873), abandonment of the distinctive signs of the warrior order. The main penalty was the seizure of weapons. This turning point fuelled resentment among former samurai (shizoku) and preceded the uprisings of 1876 (Shinpūren, then Akizuki and Hagi).
Sources:
. National Archives of Japan (entry "廃刀令が発せられる", Meiji 9/1876)
. National Diet Library (official entry, Dajōkan procl. no. 38)
. Wikisource (JP), full text of edict
. Wikipedia, Haitō Edict; Shinpūren / Akizuki / Hagi Rebellion

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