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Post by chrisperoni on Mar 28, 2011 15:15:46 GMT
A thought just crossed my mind-
How will Paul be able to bring his sword collection into Japan if/when he moves there? What of the laws- are they only for katana or what?
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Post by SanMarc on Mar 28, 2011 20:38:23 GMT
Shhhhhh! He has Secret Ninja Squirrel Moves!!! :shock: ....SanMarc.  |
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Post by TomK on Mar 29, 2011 19:55:44 GMT
very likely the answer is "he won't"
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Post by chrisperoni on Mar 29, 2011 21:05:55 GMT
What? Where will they all go? Doesn't he he have a pretty big collection?
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Post by TomK on Mar 29, 2011 22:27:59 GMT
he has already stated that he has sold some of his personal collection to fund trips to visit his daughter. it is ilegal for him to take them to Japan so more than likely he will sell them, or give them to people. but whatever he does if he takes them with him he would be breaking the law of the country he is trying to live in and that is not a good way to be allowed to stay in country. Paul is no fool, I very much doubt he will take his swords with him. if it is too painful for him to get rid of all of them he may place them in storage, but this just doesn't seem practical to me.
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Post by SeanF on Mar 29, 2011 23:25:25 GMT
Ultimate destructive testing week of doom.
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Post by Greg on Mar 30, 2011 2:12:02 GMT
I'm sorry, but if I had a daughter and someone told me that I needed to give up all of my current swords to be with her, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
I'm just wondering if he'll offer any of his collection on SBG
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Post by etiennehamel on Mar 30, 2011 2:16:04 GMT
thats why i prefer bokkens now hahaha sure you can't cut with them but at least you can train with them same thing for iaito.
it would be sad to part ways with his collection but objects can't be compared to a loving daughter i guess.
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Post by Student of Sword on Mar 30, 2011 2:36:32 GMT
I would be paying close attention to the Classified Section of this forum.
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Post by Miekka on Mar 30, 2011 2:47:44 GMT
He *might* be able to keep his Japanese swords if he gets a license to own them, but all the others would be automatically illegal. Even most of his Japanese swords might be disallowed if the authorities decide to closely inspect them to see how they were made.
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Post by Student of Sword on Mar 30, 2011 2:52:34 GMT
There is no such thing as license to own sword per se. The document applies to the individual sword not the owner. Each sword has to have an accompanied NBTHK paper. Only true nihonto get NBTHK paper. Paul started out this site as a guide to inexpensive production swords. None of them are allowed in Japan. History of the paper: www.nihontocraft.com/japanese_sword_papers.html |
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Post by Sir Tre on Mar 30, 2011 3:00:27 GMT
 not squirrels... racoons  |
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Post by Sir Tre on Mar 30, 2011 3:03:57 GMT
i just sold my agincourt to take care of my daughter... i can relate. i hope he does well... and family trumps all.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Mar 30, 2011 4:24:37 GMT
Indeed...
I love my swords... but if a family member or friend was in any sort of need, no possession no mater how much affection I have for it would even be a consideration when weighed against being there for them.
On a slightly related note... another Shadowhowler huge sword sale is pending this weekend... I'm gathering funds for a gift for my wife, something she really wants and deserves... so alas, some swords must go. :-(
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