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Is it illegal to own a katana sword?
Owning a katana is illegal for the ordinary Japanese citizen. Fact: Ordinary citizens in Japan have the right to own Japanese-made blades that are registered with the Nihon Token Kai (Japanese Sword Association). These swords must exhibit historical or cultural significance.
Can I bring Katana from Japan to India?
Katana is 25+plua inches. So it will be taken by customs officer in India and you will have to go there and produce a legal no objection certificate from Police officer(same person who gives permission to get gun license).
Can you buy Katana in India?
Currently you cannot buy one in India not at least legal. It’s illegal to possess a blade or a sword which has a length of 4in or above in India.
Do we need license for Sword in India?
No. It is legal to own a Sword or a Machete in India. However it is illegal to carry the same with you when you leave your home. It is also illegal to brandinsh the same at other people as it is also construed as a weapon capable of causing harm.
Can I import swords in India?
The indian silly laws ban import of any blad3 longer than 8 inches. Katana is 25+plua inches. So it will be taken by customs officer in India and you will have to go there and produce a legal no objection certificate from Police officer(same person who gives permission to get gun license).
Is a katana sword legal in India?
According to INDIAN ARMS ACT, 1959 Pepper spray is legal and any knife\\weaponwith blade larger than 5 inches (excluding the handle) is considered sword and is illegal. Also the duty needs to be calculated along with the base price for the katana sword. Currently you cannot buy one in India not at least legal.
How can I import a katana from Rajasthan?
Anyways you can buy India made swords from Rajasthan or from some authentic maker. But either you have to carry out them from there to your place or you have to request seller to ship those. Note, those will be in sharpened in edge. To answer your question, You cannot import a Katana until you have a license against the same.
Are Japanese katana swords made in Japan authentic?
But they are not authentic.The only way you can get a original Katana sword crafted by a certified Japanese sword smith is by having them imported and they are quite expensive like 4000 $ USD. So, you can buy them online (made in India only).Also, i am not sure it could be used for combat purpose.
Can I buy a sword from Rajasthan?
But to be honest, in India you can not own any non fire Arms, like swords, with sharpened edge. Anyways you can buy India made swords from Rajasthan or from some authentic maker. But either you have to carry out them from there to your place or you have to request seller to ship those.