Can i take a Katana in plane to India?

[nfornarayana]

I am planning to take a katana can i carry it to India or should i seek any special permission for me to carry it back to India in a plane. I am not a certified martial artist but as a Hong Kong memento i want to take it, any one has ever taken one ?

Please let me know.. Thanks

[jimbo]

Definately not as hand luggage for obvious reasons.
You should be able to bring it with you in your checked in luggage but of course check with the airline first.

[nfornarayana]

Thanks Jimbo, then have to check with Airport authorities both in India and Hong Kong?

[kombuchakid]

There is no need to go asking anyone, just pack it properly and check it in. I took back a couple of bodyblades back to India and it was just another 5 foot long tube as far as everyone was concerned.

[jayinhongkong]

Yup, just keep 'em in your suitcase. Where did you get your katanas? Are they any good or just wall hangers?

[Sk8Naner]

just pack it ... i took home a set of katanas from Japan to U.S and didn't get any sh*t for it

[nfornarayana]

Thanks a lot for your experiences Kambuchakid, Jay and Sk8naner
Jay - Its just a wall hanger got it in Jade market for 200 HKD