Japanese swordstick

mrwizard · 18th September 2010, 10:44 AM

It should also be noted that ownership/import/trade of such things is highly illegal in some countries. At least in germany i know for sure it is. Considering this before selling/giving away such an item might save some trouble for both parties.

Btw. covering blades with lacquer seems to be not unusal in japan. I recently bought a new (but traditional made) japanese cooking knife and except for the edge it was also covered with lacquer.

Best Regards,
Thilo

Ron Anderson · 18th September 2010, 01:40 PM

Hi Gav

Thanks for the response. I think it's of interest too. Especially since it seems to follow in the tradition of the shikomizui.

Hi Thilo

Thanks, I shall bear those legalities in mind.

Of course, it's not illegal if the two pieces are separated, because then it's not a concealed weapon. It's only illegal with both pieces together.

Something to think about.

Thanks for that tip on lacquer. That is odd. Perhaps they believe it protects the blade.

Ron Anderson · 18th September 2010, 01:45 PM

By the way, I don't own both pieces of this item.

I only only the sword part. My brother owns the scabbard part.

18th September 2010, 10:44 AM	#1
mrwizard Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 102	It should also be noted that ownership/import/trade of such things is highly illegal in some countries. At least in germany i know for sure it is. Considering this before selling/giving away such an item might save some trouble for both parties. Btw. covering blades with lacquer seems to be not unusal in japan. I recently bought a new (but traditional made) japanese cooking knife and except for the edge it was also covered with lacquer. Best Regards, Thilo

18th September 2010, 01:40 PM	#2
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	Hi Gav Thanks for the response. I think it's of interest too. Especially since it seems to follow in the tradition of the shikomizui. Hi Thilo Thanks, I shall bear those legalities in mind. Of course, it's not illegal if the two pieces are separated, because then it's not a concealed weapon. It's only illegal with both pieces together. Something to think about. Thanks for that tip on lacquer. That is odd. Perhaps they believe it protects the blade.

18th September 2010, 01:45 PM	#3
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	By the way, I don't own both pieces of this item. I only only the sword part. My brother owns the scabbard part.