samurai sword

[ccc]

hi

I visit Japan for the first time and I'd like to buy in Japan a cheap samurai sword for about 100 USD.
is it not a problem and is it allowed to bring it by plain to Europe/Switzerland ?

greetings
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[xYinniex]

Originally Posted by ccc

hi

I visit Japan for the first time and I'd like to buy in Japan a cheap samurai sword for about 100 USD.
is it not a problem and is it allowed to bring it by plain to Europe/Switzerland ?

greetings
ccc

Like a katana?
you could, but customs is a TOTAL BITCH.

[ccc]

Originally Posted by xYinniex

Like a katana?
you could, but customs is a TOTAL BITCH.

yep, for example katana.
but is it allowed or not ?
you mean customs in Japan or in Europe ?

[xYinniex]

both. because considering its a sort of weapon- its taken itno account more harshly and you need to fill in lots of forms and applications and stuff. you would be there a LOONG time.

[samurai007]

You might consider shipping it to your home from Japan, rather than taking it on the plane. Less hassle that way.

[Gerard]

well.. u will never get a real katana for 100 USD soo...
But sure.. u can buy some cheap crap hehe.. but u can buy the same things online.. u dont need go to Japan to get a cheap sword

[ccc]

Originally Posted by samurai007

You might consider shipping it to your home from Japan, rather than taking it on the plane. Less hassle that way.

howto shipp a sword from japan to europe ?

or I can trust the japanease shop, pay for the shipping
and they will send it for me ?

[samurai007]

Originally Posted by ccc

howto shipp a sword from japan to europe ?

or I can trust the japanease shop, pay for the shipping
and they will send it for me ?

You can usually trust the Japanese shop to do it, if they offer that service. If not, seal and mail the box it comes in to yourself at any post office.

[noodle]

Originally Posted by xYinniex

both. because considering its a sort of weapon- its taken itno account more harshly and you need to fill in lots of forms and applications and stuff. you would be there a LOONG time.

Really? My brother bought a Katana for my parents and he had no problem with customs or anything. He showed it to them, then put it in the suitcase and there wasn't a single problem! (maybe he was lucky)

[ccc]

Originally Posted by noodle

Really? My brother bought a Katana for my parents and he had no problem with customs or anything. He showed it to them, then put it in the suitcase and there wasn't a single problem! (maybe he was lucky)

perhaps for customs in japan wasn't problem,
but could be a problem by customs in europe because of weapons laws.