KatanaEmpire.co.uk and its owners disclaim all liability for any actions, mistakes, omissions, uses, abuses or consequences arising from the purchase or use of their products, whether online or in-store.
Accordingly, neither KatanaEmpire.co.uk nor its owner shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or punitive damages resulting directly or indirectly from the purchase or use of their products, whatsoever.
The purchaser or user assumes all risks associated with the purchase or use of the products. Consequently, any liability whatsoever resulting from the purchase or use of the products rests entirely with the user.
By placing an order, the buyer confirms that he/she is an adult of legal age (18 years or older) and warrants that the products will be used in accordance with the law. No responsibility is assumed for any damage or injury resulting from the sale, exchange, use or handling of the products. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify and comply with all local and international laws applicable to the possession and use of the items ordered.
Legal Notice: All products are legal in United Kingdom, but the buyer is responsible for compliance with local and state laws. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that he/she is legally authorized to use the products, to comply with all local, national and international laws in this regard, and to provide necessary documentation to the carrier or authorities if requested to retrieve the parcel once it has been shipped. KatanaEmpire.co.uk declines all responsibility for the inappropriate, illegal, involuntary use or modification of the products sold. The buyer assumes all risks associated with their use.
All items available for purchase on our website comply with current UK legislation. However, their acquisition is subject to certain conditions: you must be 18 years of age or older, and you must not carry or display them in public places. These products are intended for display or personal use only, and must never be used as weapons against anyone. It is strictly forbidden to use them against people or animals, or to damage public property.
When importing a katana sword, you may be asked to prove that your item complies with the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 and The Criminal Justice Act 1988 Admendment No.2 Order 2008.
This means that it is perfectly legal and permitted to buy, own and import a katana sword into the UK without a specific licence under one of the following conditions:
- was made before 1954,
- was made by traditional hand sword making methods,
- is only available for the purposes of use in religious ceremonies or martial arts,
- is for use in a historical re-enactments or sporting activity for example a martial arts demonstration for which public liability insurance is held.
As far as KatanaEmpire.co.uk is concerned, all our katana swords are handmade using traditional techniques that have been employed for centuries across various cultures and regions. These techniques involve steel forging, grinding, handmade polishing, manual hilt-mounting, differential clay tempering, handmade sharpened (when applied), following historical methods and steel search as Maru, Damascus.
It is also important to note that it is a criminal offence to carry a sword in a public place without good reason. Although it is legal to own swords, it is illegal to display them in public without valid justification. For example, it is permissible to take the sword home after purchase, to transport it for sale, or to use it in a theatrical or re-enactment setting.
We encourage you to keep your items safe and out of the reach of children. It is also essential to remember that our products are not suitable for anyone under 18.