The ban was put into place in order to keep down the high-profile crime wherein some nutter runs amok with a sword-shaped piece of crappy stainless steel. There were only 80 attacks last year, as opposed to almost certainly more attacks with screwdrivers, etc. The problem is the media has an incredibly hysterical reaction to it.
I'm not too worried. For now, i'll bide my time and focus on making the most pristine 499mm curved sword
It'll not be enforceable, there's too many loopholes, i thinks.
Also: to admins;
This isn't too political, is it?