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[kronckew]

Originally Posted by ariel

Kronckew asked how old it was.

yes, haven't got a reply yet but is suspect from the description (and the fairly low price) it is not an old antique. still looked like a reasonably nice traditionally made weapon. the seller had a decorated and very similarly made but curved blade a bit cheaper but i did not want to buy that one and find it would not get thru customs as for some odd reason we peasants are not allowed to import curved swords of over 50cm in blade length unless they are 'traditionally hand forged' or 'antique' over 100 years old. straight blades are not so limited & can be imported. was suspicious the seller might not be able to prove that. he has said he needs to get an export permit tomorrow before he ships it...