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Eastern
Bongukgeom
본국검 · 本國劍
Silla tradition · recorded in late Joseon · Ships from South Korea
The native Korean sword said to descend from the sword dance of the Silla boy Hwangchang.
Its name means "sword of our own country", and the Muyedobotongji also records it as the "new sword". A gently curved single edge with a cotton-bound grip and iron fittings. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 74 cm
- Overall length
- 93 cm
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Materials
- High-carbon steel, iron fittings, cotton cord
- Edge
- Sharp (live blade)
Permit required · This is a live blade of 15 cm or longer. Owning it in Korea requires a permit from the local police.
Purchase
₩3,400,0004 left in stock
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Stories told
- Tradition
Seven-year-old Hwangchang danced with a sword in Baekje, struck the king when summoned and was killed; Silla people danced in masks of his face.
- 1790
The Muyedobotongji set out its movements with illustrations.