Swords in Chosun Kingdom
Swords in Chosun Kingdom
(Now being exhibited in Doksu Palace)
1. SainchamsaGom(Four Tiger’s Demon killing Sword)
This sword of Chosun Kingdom(AD 1392 ~ 1896) was made in very specific Year, Month, Date, Time of Tiger for killing Demon and Ghost. Length is 134.5cm.
2. SaminGom(Three Tiger’s Sword)
This sword was made in very specific time , which is three of four elements, Year, Month, Date, Time of Tiger, also for killing Demon and Ghost. Length is 130cm.
3. King’s Sword(Saber)
This Saber was used by Taezo, king of Chosun Kingdom.
4. PaewolDo(Scimitar)
Length is 105cm
5. OnwolDo(Scimitar) and Choltoe(Iron Hammer)
Length of Scimitar is 312cm. Length of Iron Hammer is 204cm.
(2001-04-29 written by kbyon)