Korean sword

The traditions of Korean bladesmithing and swordsmanship have served a central place in the military history of Korea for thousands of years. Although typical Korean land battles have taken place in wide valleys and narrow mountain passes, which favor use of spears and bows, the sword found use as a secondary, close-quarters weapon, in addition to far more prominent role during sieges and ship-to-ship boarding actions. Higher quality, ceremonial swords were typically reserved for the officer corps as a symbol of authority with which to command the troops. Ceremonial swords are still granted to military officials by the civilian authority to this day.

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Frameless

Sword with Scabbard, Korean (MET, 36.25.1446a, b)

Three kingdom swords

Korea-Baekje-sword-01

Korea Geumgwangchong King Isaji 05 (14461708987)

Korea Geumgwangchong King Isaji 04 (14461446730)

Gaya Confederacy Iron Sword (17811612030)

Baekje Kingdom Iron Swords (17807197560)

Gaya Confederacy Iron Swords

Baekje Kingdom Pottery and Iron Sword (17969236126)

Baekje Kingdom Hilt for Iron Sword

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		Sword with Scabbard, Korean (MET, 36.25.1446a, b)		Commons
commons	image		Three kingdom swords		Commons
commons	image		Korea-Baekje-sword-01		Commons
commons	image		Korea Geumgwangchong King Isaji 05 (14461708987)		Commons
commons	image		Korea Geumgwangchong King Isaji 04 (14461446730)		Commons
commons	image		Gaya Confederacy Iron Sword (17811612030)		Commons
commons	image		Baekje Kingdom Iron Swords (17807197560)		Commons
commons	image		Gaya Confederacy Iron Swords		Commons
commons	image		Baekje Kingdom Pottery and Iron Sword (17969236126)		Commons
commons	image		Baekje Kingdom Hilt for Iron Sword		Commons