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Chinese hook swords are usually called shuānggōu (雙鉤), literally "double hooks"
Of the classic form, with a long double-edged blade …
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Chinese hook swords are usually called shuānggōu (雙鉤), literally "double hooks"
Of the classic form, with a long double-edged blade with hook, back spike, and a crescent moon blade attached to the grip section by means of two bars. The bars are forged onto the moon blade, and riveted on the tang.
Such swords are scarcely covered in the literature, probably because they were purely civilian weapons. They are mostly seen in the context of martial artists, who advertised their skills and made some money on the side through street performances. Often, they were also available to be hired as guards, for example, to protect a residence or trading caravan. During times of war, martial artists often served in irregular armies and militia.
This item is very heavy.
Height 55” Approx.
Width 36” Approx.
Depth 4 “ Approx.
Case quality is excellent. There are antique Chinese hook swords presented in a spectacular way.
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- Dimensions
- 36ʺW × 4ʺD × 55ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cast Iron
- Glass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Case quality is excellent. There are antique Chinese hook swords presented in a spectacular way. Case quality is excellent. There are antique Chinese hook swords presented in a spectacular way. less
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