It looks like my next set of orders are taking me to Crete. :D

Does anyone know offhand the local laws regarding sword ownership? I was planning on breaking my four year sword fast in a serious way this Summer, and still am. Just wondering if I'll have to have them all shipped to my parents house.

Thanks.

Sam,

I haven't the foggiest about sword laws in Crete, but I share your frustration with the aptly named sword fast. For me, though, the poblem is less the host nation, and more the fact that I live in the barracks.

Best of luck to you!

-Grey

Edit: my laptop, which I am forced to use at the moment, is rather a pain. Please forgive the occasional dropped letter or missing capital.

You should contact the Embassy of Greece in Washington D.C. They should be able to find out the answer for you.

http://www.greekembassy.org/Embassy/content/en/Root.aspx

Hope you enjoy your trip to Crete
It's a great island and the people are terrific.
Beware the ouzo unless you are sitting down and strapped into your chair!
On a more serious note, try to get to the main museum in Heraklion; it has a few swords and helmets that I think are worth seeing.