Japanese term for a cross-shaped tsuba often used on tachi swords.
A Japanese swordsmith in the Shōshū tradition.
Tāotiè (饕餮) is a mythical creature that is used as a decorative element.
Manchu name for a large hunting spear in use by the Qing dynasty Tiger spear division.
Manchu for the suspension bands on a sword scabbard.
Manchu for a brass or bronze mace.
The Chinese rattan shield
Used to describe both flexible sectioned whips and heavy bar-maces.
Chinese "tiger forks" or hǔchā (虎叉) are one of the classic weapons in Chinese martial arts.
The "tiger spear" was a large hunting spear in use by the Qing dynasty Tiger spear division.
Chinese for a bronze mace.
Japanese name for a sword guard.
The Chinese militia jian. A simple, practical version of the Chinese straightsword.
Literally "swallowing mouth", a collar piece often found on Chinese blades.
Manchu word for saber lanyard.
Japanese word for a single-handed curved sword, the predecessor of the katana.
Manchu for tūnkǒu (吞口), a collar piece on the base of a sword or saber blade.
Three of the Qing dynasty Eight Banners that were under the direct control of the emperor.
The main force of the Eight Banners, consisting mainly of mounted warriors with bow and lance.
Vanguard of the Eight Banners forces.
Workshop name that appears on a brass halberd head.
The Japanese term for a hair arranging needle that can be split to form a pair of chopsticks.
Japanese term for a sword construction with an inserted edge made of higher carbon steel.
Japanese term for a sword that is tested to cut well.
Chinese term for a Japanese sword, or a large saber with strong Japanese influence.