Asian (?) Sword - help needed

Rather · 25th April 2010, 01:39 PM

Dear friends,
I need some help. I bought this sword without knowing its origin, I just liked it immediately, despite it is a little bit clumsy. It is rather large, 95 cm, and quite heavy. The scabbard is made of wood with a leather cover. All metal parts are of iron. No inscriptions or marks on them.
I would guess that it comes from Central Asia and would appreciate your comments.
Thanks in advance!

RSWORD · 25th April 2010, 04:00 PM

What you have is a Chinese sword from the Boxer Rebellion period. It is non-military issue. These swords were locally produced for use by civilians in the uprisings.

Rather · 26th April 2010, 09:12 AM

Thanks for your help!

25th April 2010, 01:39 PM	#1
Rather Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 72	Asian (?) Sword - help needed Dear friends, I need some help. I bought this sword without knowing its origin, I just liked it immediately, despite it is a little bit clumsy. It is rather large, 95 cm, and quite heavy. The scabbard is made of wood with a leather cover. All metal parts are of iron. No inscriptions or marks on them. I would guess that it comes from Central Asia and would appreciate your comments. Thanks in advance! Attached Images

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25th April 2010, 04:00 PM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	What you have is a Chinese sword from the Boxer Rebellion period. It is non-military issue. These swords were locally produced for use by civilians in the uprisings.

26th April 2010, 09:12 AM	#3
Rather Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 72	Thanks for your help!