Hook swords

[DaveA]

Greetings all,

I am also fascinated by the hook swords and other weapons of complex design where function is sometimes hard to discern. I recently won the pair shown in this picture at auction, identified as “Hu Tou Gou” Chinese Hook Swords. Each one has overall length of 37 inches. I will post more pictures after I receive them.

Dave A

[David R]

There's a couple in Leeds (UK) royal armouries.

[Neil]

Originally Posted by DaveA

Greetings all,

I am also fascinated by the hook swords and other weapons of complex design where function is sometimes hard to discern. I recently won the pair shown in this picture at auction, identified as “Hu Tou Gou” Chinese Hook Swords. Each one has overall length of 37 inches. I will post more pictures after I receive them.

Dave A

Hi Dave,
Those look like an interesting pair. I look forward to you sharing them with the group. I would be very curious to learn more about the specifications of them like their weight, flexibility or lack of it, and if any sections are sharpened?