Japanese word for a sword construction with a high carbon edge, low carbon core, medium carbon sides and a separate back.
Japanese sword construction that is was found inscribed on some tangs.
The Imperial Bodyguard of the Qing dynasty.
Chinese for double straightsword.
Chinese name for a type of large hunting knife.
An elite light unit under the Qing dynasty Eight Banners.
Manchu for the suspension bar on top of a sword scabbard.
Literally "garlic mace", the name of a mace with a bulbous head.
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Source: Classical literature
A Chinese type of javelin.
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.