Hook swords

DaveA · 14th February 2025, 10:59 PM

Greetings all,

I am also fascinated by the hook swords and other weapons of complex design where function is sometimes hard to discern. I recently won the pair shown in this picture at auction, identified as “Hu Tou Gou” Chinese Hook Swords. Each one has overall length of 37 inches. I will post more pictures after I receive them.

Dave A

David R · 15th February 2025, 01:05 AM

There's a couple in Leeds (UK) royal armouries.

Neil · 6th March 2025, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

Greetings all,

I am also fascinated by the hook swords and other weapons of complex design where function is sometimes hard to discern. I recently won the pair shown in this picture at auction, identified as “Hu Tou Gou” Chinese Hook Swords. Each one has overall length of 37 inches. I will post more pictures after I receive them.

Dave A

Hi Dave,
Those look like an interesting pair. I look forward to you sharing them with the group. I would be very curious to learn more about the specifications of them like their weight, flexibility or lack of it, and if any sections are sharpened?

14th February 2025, 10:59 PM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 417	Pair of Chinese Hook Swords Greetings all, I am also fascinated by the hook swords and other weapons of complex design where function is sometimes hard to discern. I recently won the pair shown in this picture at auction, identified as “Hu Tou Gou” Chinese Hook Swords. Each one has overall length of 37 inches. I will post more pictures after I receive them. Dave A Attached Images

15th February 2025, 01:05 AM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,123	There's a couple in Leeds (UK) royal armouries.