Just saw this.....
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02 April, 2008 | 12:52PM BST
The UK Government recently decided to ban the sale, manufacture, hire and import of samurai swords. While there are some exceptions to this general ban, we don’t think it’s practical to enforce a policy based on these.
The sale of samurai swords on eBay.co.uk will therefore be completely prohibited when the new law comes into effect on 6th April.
Regards,
The eBay Team
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So although it sounds a rather unclear announcment, I guess a lot of sellers And buyers of any curved swords from England will be having problims listing or buying them in futre.
Apparently the new English sword ban law will probably be adapted to also include all straight swords with 18 inch blades by October.
Spiral