Chinsese weapons : need some ID

[kisak]

The swords with knuckle bows might be hudiedao, possibly butterfly sword in English (I'm not sure what the exact definitions of those terms are, nor of they are exactly the same for the two words). The swords with the tips bent back into hooks are generally called just hook swords, I don't know hat the Chinese term would be. The remaining item looks a bit like something I've seen called a "claw spear" (attaching a picture of it), but I can't really see any claws in the same way on the one you posted.

[Jim McDougall]

Nicely done Kisak! I just wanted to commend you for your contribution here. Even though these Chinese weapons are not your field of study, and you were uncertain of terminology, you still posted and tried to help. This is the kind of fortitude I personally admire, and wish were more prevalent.

I remain amazed at the often astounding number of views per thread vs. the proportially paltry number of responses, and think of the almost standard 'lurking' refrain, 'I didnt know enough about the subject, and was afraid to post'...{my thoughts being, for fear of what? }

My compliments Sir

All best regards,
Jim