I’m looking for some information from some of my fellow collectors in Australia!

I have recently purchased an ASW43 K89 Bayonet and it is on it’s way from the U.S!

I spoke to customs before the transaction went ahead and the woman that I spoke to said that BAYONETS are not restricted imports. I thought this was great news and went ahead with the purchase.

I then went on to research on some other forums and decided to email a customs officer asking if the fact that the bayonet has a double edge would be a problem.

I recieved an email back stating that double edged bayonets are restricted and it would be impounded.

I called again and my call was answered by another customs officer. He informed me that both single and double edged BAYONETS are not restricted as bayonets are exempt from the ‘double edged rule’, he said that as long as it was a bayonet, it could be imported with a double edge. He double checked with another officer and he also confirmed this as true.

I am now left wondering if I will have any issues with this.. Any Australian members here that can share experience with double edged bayonets and customs?

Thanks guys for your help!

Joshua