Just a shot in the dark,as I'm far from knowledgeable about these swords, but the blade of the very first emample posted looks a whole lot like a Chinese jian blade and the scabbard of the same sword looks very ,very jian like as well,I only skimmed through this thread but I was puzzled that no one had mentioned this yet{maybe I missed it}.
Ooops,at first glance I didnt see the script on the sheath's fittings,I guess it isnt so Chinese looking then.
Last edited by Justin; 21st June 2005 at 10:52 PM.
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