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England Takes a Stand Against Samurai Swords

Posted by samzenpus on from the I-though-they-used-the-longbow dept.

Evidently being attacked by someone with a sword has become common enough in England that an official banning of their sale, importation, or hire has been instated. There has been no word from officials on the legality of flails, battle axes or polearms however.

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