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UK Bans Samurai Swords

Move follows a wave of high-profile attacks in recent years

By Zach Samalin,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 14, 2007 3:35 PM CST

(Newser) – British authorities are cracking down on a deadly, if unconventional, weapon—the samurai sword. The government banned the sale of the Japanese blades this week following at least 80 serious attacks, including five deaths, in the last few years, the Guardian reports. Collectors and martial...   Read full story »

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