Report: Purchasing and Owning Cold Steel Kukris in Australia

: Classified as "controlled weapons," meaning they must be kept at home and only transported for legitimate reasons. 2. Buying Options in Australia

: Carrying a kukri in public without a lawful excuse is strictly prohibited. Lawful excuses may include camping, hiking (bushwalking), or rural work. State-Specific Restrictions :

: Starting July 1, 2025, machetes and swords will be reclassified as prohibited weapons , with severe penalties for unauthorized possession.

: It is legal to own a kukri in all Australian states and territories. They are typically classified as tools (machetes) rather than prohibited weapons in most jurisdictions.

If you choose to import a kukri directly, you must adhere to Australian Border Force (ABF) guidelines: EXTAC AUSTRALIA- Cold Steel Royal Kukri Machete

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