Large jian with saber guard
Built around an excellent sanmei blade.
A Qing imperial quiver
From my personal collection. A quiver that was once worn at court ceremonies by high ranked officers and imperial guardsman that protected the emperor of the Qing dynasty.
An antique Chinese practice sword
With Daoist talisman and Longquan markings.
The Demon Repeller - Talisman sword
Introduction
The Chinese straightsword or jian (劍) was the side arm of the Ch
Chinese iron ruler
Introduction
As a non-military weapon, not much was written about Chinese tiě chǐ
Chinese yanyuedao
One of the most iconic of Chinese weapons, commonly known as "Guandao"
Chinese saber with yatağan style blade
An extremely rare and possibly unique type of Chinese officer's saber, or peidao, of the 18th century.
Broad 17th century Chinese saber
Yet another type that I had not yet seen before.
Ming dandao
With rare raised backedge.
An orange Qing dynasty banner
With a five-clawed imperial dragon chasing the pearl of wisdom.
Rare Chinese twistcore saber
Background
Most Chinese swords and sabers are made with a hard high carbon steel edge plate sandwich
Chinese war flail
Introduction
Flails derived off farming tools were used since antiquity in many countries.
A Chinese woyaodao
Introduction
The ridged and facetted blade shape that is so well known nowadays from Japane
A fine Chinese trousse set
In emerald green scabbard and with fan case.
A very good Chinese jian
Representing the height of the sword maker's art of its period.
Antique Qing quiver
A quiver of the late Qing dynasty.
Chinese cavalry matchlock
Background
While the Chinese are hailed for inventing gunpowder and the gun, firearms in Ch