Terms and Conditions

Any item that contains the words gold, silver, copper etc. does not automatically mean the items are made of those pure metals. Where possible the items will list “hallmarked” silver or gold. While items may be of a pure metal, no metallurgical tests have been carried out on the items.

No ivory products will be sold on this website. While ivory has been a traditional material for Japanese swords, I personally will not deal in the trade of ivory even if it falls within exemptions of UK law.

The sale of knives, other edged weapons and firearms is restricted to those aged over 18. Verification of age is required before purchase is concluded, such as a personal inspection or an emailed scan of the purchaser’s driving licence photo side, or passport photo page. This will need to be supplied before any items are shipped.

Although we offer a worldwide export scheme and trust in the various delivery systems used to work properly, it must be understood that items are sent entirely at the customer’s own risk. We will package the items well to prevent damage, and obtain all relevant despatch documents, but in the event of a parcel being lost in transit we will not be liable for such a loss. Insurance, to the limits quoted by the delivery company involved, against loss or damage is included in our quoted delivery prices but offers only minimal cover.

The responsibility fully lies with the customer to ensure that any goods ordered are allowed to be imported into your country. This is most important as we cannot be responsible in any way for any restrictions or prohibitions of other countries’ importation rules. If an item has to be returned because it cannot be imported to your country, we can offer other goods to the same value in exchange, less any return postage and import costs incurred by us, but are unable to give a refund. It is your responsibility as the importer to check items can be imported into your country.

Should you be unhappy with any item purchased online, you should contact us by email within 14 days of receipt of the goods. The item can then be returned to us, provided that it is in the condition as sent, for a full refund of the purchase price. If an item is not notified to us within this time, it will be considered as being sold. We regret that postage costs are not refundable.