AKC Membership

The AKC is a Government Recognized Knife Club and has been operating for many years. As a member of the AKC you are granted an exemption under the new Victorian Sword Legislation.

The AKC(Australasian Knife Collectors) costs $30 per year which will allow you to buy sword and possess in Victoria. Alternatively you can apply for a prohibited weapons permit from police licensing.

When purchasing a sword in Victoria you will be required to prove your exemption and produce current photo ID, if buying online you will be required to fax or email a photocopy of your photo ID and current exemption to us

You may also apply for a membership to the Victorian Historical Edged Weapons Club in our store. If you are successful membership can be granted in only a few moments.  You will need to sign a disclaimer stating that you have no criminal convictions or intervention orders, we will also require a scan of your drivers license

email to info@globalgear.com.au

An application for membership to the AKC can be found here