Delivery & Age-Restricted Items
Some items we sell — mainly bladed militaria and replica weapons — are age-restricted under UK law. Here's exactly what that means, in plain English, and how it affects buying and delivery.
Why some items are age-restricted
The Crime and Policing Act 2026 sets strict rules for selling bladed items online in the UK, on top of the earlier Criminal Justice Act 1988 and Offensive Weapons Act 2019. It's illegal to sell most bladed items to anyone under 18, and sellers are required to genuinely verify this — a tick-box alone is no longer enough.
Genuinely old, antique pieces sold as historical curios can sometimes be treated differently to modern replicas under these rules — we treat that on a case-by-case basis rather than assuming it, since getting it wrong carries real legal risk for a small business.
How it works when you buy an age-restricted item
- At the basket: you'll be asked to confirm you're 18 or over before the item can be added.
- At checkout: you'll verify your age through OneID, a UK identity service — a quick, secure check before payment is taken.
- At delivery: the item is sent using Royal Mail's Age Verified service (or DPD for higher-value items), which requires an adult signature and ID check at the door — it won't be left in a safe place, a parcel locker, or with a neighbour.
Everything else on the site
Folding knives, hunting knives, Damascus steel pieces, butterfly knives, swords, throwing knives, reenactment items, survival gear, collectables, accessories and kids' toys are each individually marked — only items that are genuinely bladed or otherwise age-restricted carry these checks. Everything else is bought and delivered like any normal online order.