Let’s talk swords. More specifically: when exactly did the iconic samurai sword, yes, the sleek, razor-edged curved...
Asian Swords
Asian swords have a rich history that spans millennia, with each culture across Asia developing its own unique styles and techniques. These swords not only served as weapons of war but also as symbols of status, craftsmanship, and cultural identity.
The Tang era produced some of the most influential military technologies in East Asia, and among these...
Japan’s sword history isn’t just about the katana. That curved, elegant blade has monopolised pop culture so...
The Bronze Jian is one of the earliest known forms of the Chinese double-edged straight sword, a...
The Byeolun-Geom (별운검), translated as “Star-Cloud Sword”, is one of the more enigmatic blades from late Joseon...
The Chilseong Geom (칠성검), or Seven-Star Sword, is a highly symbolic Korean weapon associated with spiritual protection,...
Few weapons in history command the same reverence as the Japanese samurai sword. To the outsider it...
The Hudiedao, often referred to as “butterfly swords,” is one of the most recognisable double weapons from...
The Janggeom (장검) translates literally to “long sword” in Korean. It represents one of the longest and...
The Duan Jian is a shortened variant of the traditional Chinese Jian, a double-edged straight sword that...