Can you own a samurai sword in the US?

North America (USA and Canada) Legally Katana are lumped in the same category as knives and governed by state rather than federal laws, though as with knives, a collector must be over 18 years old OR have their parents implicit permission to buy or own a Katana.

Can I import a sword into the US?

Customs and Border Protection does not prohibit the importation of swords, although your local police jurisdiction might have regulations restricting having these weapons in your home.

Can you carry a sword in Chicago?

Butterfly knives, also known as balisong knives, are legal to own and carry within the state. Other legal knives in Illinois include pocket/folding knives, bowie knives, dirks/daggers, swords, machetes, and disguised knives such as belt knives, cane knives, and lipstick knives.

How much does a replica katana cost?

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Can you ship a katana from Japan to us?

To legally ship an authentic Japanese sword from Japan to another country, we will have to apply for its export permit to the Agency for Cultural Affairs(Bunkacho). It usually takes around 2-4 weeks to receive this permit after submitting the required documents.

How much does an authentic katana cost?

How much is a real katana sword? Authentic katana swords are difficult to come by and can cost anywhere from US$4,000 up to US$10,000 and even higher.

How do I bring a Japanese sword to Japan?

In case you are bringing the sword into Japan via mail, it would be stored at the International Post Office. Do not use UPS, FedEx, or any other international courier service providers as they won’t be familiar with the sword laws in Japan. Your sword might just get destroyed by the port police if you do not have a torokusho.

Where are swords made in Japan?

The most important makers of modern Japanese swords were found in Seki, in the Nippon To Denshujo, and at Yasukuni Shrine. YasukuniShrine and the Nippon To Denshujo were in Tokyo, and there were other organizations located all around Japan.

How do I get a license for an imported sword?

You will get your license if the imported sword is a Japanese sword made by a smith recognized by the Bunka-cho or other notable agencies. Fancy swords bought from eBay which you cannot prove the authenticity will most likely be rejected for a license.

Are all Chinese military swords really Japanese?

While a lot of Chinese-manufactured blades are circulated on the market as Japanese, there are examples of legitimate Chinese military blades. It is important, however, that you can distinguish a true Japanese sword from a true Chinese sword, especially if you are explicitly looking to buy a Japanese blade.