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25th February 2024, 02:33 PM | #1 |
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Hi,
It is not illegal in the U.K. to own a sword stick providing it is an antique. This normally means more than 100yrs old but I would suspect to stay within the spirit of the law Victorian or earlier would be the only ones acceptable. It must not be taken outside as then it would be classed as a concealed weapon. Supposed to be an automatic 5 yrs in the 'pokey' for carrying an illegal blade in public but I don't know how rigorously this term is enforced but I would suspect there would be a definite custodial element if caught. There are quite a number of Victorian sword sticks/canes in local auctions up and down the country and I have never heard of a problem buying or selling one at auction. Regards, Norman. |
25th February 2024, 04:57 PM | #2 |
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My swagger dagger stick
It's covered in leather, has a socket for the blade, no button needed, Sharp single edged 34 cm. x1.25 cm. blade, 5cm false edge (not sharp), 7cm. ricasso,13 cm. grip inc. the bolster, wicked little devil. 53CM. overall. 2cm. thick. weight 245 gm. One small rust spot now gone, and a little shoe polish covered all the scrape marks in the leather. Last edited by kronckew; 25th February 2024 at 05:14 PM. |
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