Age Restriction Policy

This page explains SDBT’s age restriction policy. Please read it carefully before placing an order. By purchasing from us, you confirm that you have read and understood this policy in full. 

Minimum Age Requirement 

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase any item from sdbt.co.uk. This applies to all products listed on our website without exception. 

By placing an order, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old. If you are under 18, you are not permitted to purchase from us, create an account, or place an order under any circumstances. 

Why This Restriction Exists 

UK law restricts the sale of bladed items, replica swords, daggers, and certain collectibles to adults only. These restrictions exist to protect young people and to ensure that such items are only purchased by responsible adults who understand how to handle them safely. 

SDBT takes this responsibility seriously and fully complies with all applicable UK legislation. 

Relevant UK Laws 

Our age restriction policy is based on and compliant with the following UK legislation: 

  • Offensive Weapons Act 2019 — restricts the sale and delivery of certain bladed and offensive items 

  • Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Section 141) — prohibits the sale of offensive weapons to persons under 18 

  • Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 — further restricts the sale of bladed items to minors 

Products Covered by This Policy 

This age restriction applies to all products sold on SDBT.co.uk, including but not limited to: 

  • Replica swords and daggers 

  • Bladed collectibles and display items 

  • Functional and battle-ready items 

  • Sharpened or unsharpened blades 

  • Helmets, shields, and tactical accessories 

  • Any item that falls under UK bladed article legislation 

Age Verification on Purchase 

By completing a purchase on sdbt.co.uk, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older. SDBT reserves the right to request proof of age at any point, including before your order is dispatched. Acceptable forms of proof include a valid passport, driving licence, or government-issued photo ID. 

If you are unable or unwilling to provide satisfactory proof of age when requested, your order will be cancelled, and a full refund will be issued. 

Order Cancellation for Underage Buyers 

If SDBT has reasonable grounds to believe that a buyer is under the age of 18, we reserve the right to: 

  • Cancel the order immediately 

  • Refuse to dispatch the item 

  • Issue a full refund to the original payment method 

  • Ban the account from making future purchases 

We will not fulfil any order where we suspect the purchaser is underage, regardless of the payment method or account used.