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Eastern
Yuchang
어장 · 魚腸
Spring and Autumn period · 6th century BC · Ships from China
A dagger by Ouyezi, small enough to hide inside a fish.
Its name means "fish gut". A short bronze blade with a rippled surface and a compact grip. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 24 cm
- Overall length
- 33 cm
- Weight
- 300 g
- Materials
- Bronze, silk 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
₩1,300,0004 left in stock
Estimated duties (for one)
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Stories told
- 515 BC
Zhuan Zhu is said to have hidden it in a fish dish to kill King Liao, putting Helü on the throne.