Where to Buy a Real Katana in Europe?

Why TSIAOCHIH Is the Best Choice for EU Collectors

1. Ships from Our Warehouse in Germany (No Customs Hassle)

The biggest hurdle for European sword enthusiasts is customs. When you buy from TSIAOCHIH, we handle the import complexities for you. Our popular models are stocked directly in our German warehouse.

• No customs fees: What you see at checkout is what you pay.
• Fast DHL/DPD shipping: Delivery to most EU countries (France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, etc.) in 3-7 business days.
• 100% legal & secure delivery: Fully compliant with EU transit regulations.

2. Born in the Sword-Making Capital: Longquan

Our family forge is located in Longquan, China, a city with an unbroken 2,000-year history of traditional sword forging. We combine ancient Eastern forging philosophies with meticulous quality control. Every blade represents a piece of heritage from the world's most legendary forging capital.

3. Registered EU Trademark & Local Support

We are not an anonymous overseas seller. TSIAOCHIH is an officially registered trademark within the European Union. We offer transparent, localized customer service and reliable after-sales support directly in your time zone.

FAQ: Country-Specific Guides for EU Collectors

Q1: Is it legally safe to buy and own a functional Katana in my country?

Yes, for adults (18+), possession is fully legal in all the countries mentioned below. However, local regulations regarding possession and transport vary. Here are the specific details for our main shipping destinations:

 Germany &  Austria: Home possession is 100% legal without a license. Under German � 42a WaffG, carrying a sharp sword in public is restricted. However, transport is fully legal if the sword is kept in a locked container or zippered sword case when traveling to your dojo or martial arts training.

 France: Swords are classified as Category D weapons. Free purchase and possession for anyone over 18. No registration required. You can proudly display it at home.

 Spain &  Portugal: Possession is legal for historical, artistic, or collection purposes within private properties. For transport, keep your TSIAOCHIH purchase invoice with you to prove ownership.

 Italy: Collection and home display are fully legal. Italy requires swords to be kept securely at home. If you practice Iaido or Tameshigiri, you are legally permitted to transport the blade to authorized training facilities.

 Netherlands &  Denmark: In the Netherlands, swords fall under Category IV of the weapons law - perfectly legal to own and keep at home for adults. For both countries, open carry in public is illegal, but transport for training/maintenance in secure packaging is fully allowed.

den & Finland: Extremely collector-friendly markets. Owning traditional martial arts swords at home is fully legal. For Finland, no special permit is needed for historical replicas or functional cutting swords.

 Poland,  Czech Republic,  Romania,  Slovakia &  Greece: These countries have very favorable laws for historical weapon collectors. You do not need police authorization or a weapon license to purchase, own, or receive hand-forged swords from our EU warehouse.

Q2: Which delivery service will ship to my country, and how long does it take?

Because all orders are shipped from our central EU logistics hub in Germany, your package stays within the borderless Schengen zone. It travels via premium ground transport, meaning no customs stops and no import VAT.

Here are the typical delivery times and local carriers we use:

• Germany & Austria: 2-3 business days via DHL / DPD.
• France, Netherlands, Denmark, Czech Republic, Poland: 3-5 business days via DHL International / DPD.
• Spain, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia: 4-6 business days via GLS / DHL / Seur / BRT.
• Sweden, Finland, Romania, Greece: 5-7 business days via DHL / PostNord / premium local couriers.

All shipments include 100% discreet packaging, anti-rust oil protection, a unique tracking number, and full transit insurance.

Q3: What happens if the courier or local authorities question the package?

You have absolutely nothing to worry about.

EU Single Market Advantage: Since goods are shipped from Germany, there is no customs inspection upon entry into France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, or any other EU member state.

Fully Compliant Documentation: Every shipment leaves our warehouse with proper European trade documentation declaring it as a "Collection Edged Tool / Historical Replica."

Adult Signature Required: To comply with safety laws across Europe, we ship using "age verification" services. The courier will only hand the package to an adult (18+), so please ensure someone is home to present ID if the driver requests it (this is particularly common in Italy and Spain).

Q4: If I live in a country far from Germany (like Greece, Finland, or Spain), how do returns work?

Standard EU consumer protection laws apply to every country listed above. If you receive a product with a manufacturing defect or transit damage, you don't need to ship it back to Asia.

• Simply contact our support team.
• We'll provide you with an EU return label.
• The package will be sent directly back to our German warehouse, making the return or exchange process fast, secure, and fully compliant with European Union consumer rights.