Hwando

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Specifications

Blade Length (including collar length) 73cm / 28 inches
Handle Length 28cm / 11 inches
Weight 1.1 kg / 2.4 lbs
Blade Polish Hand polish with natural stone
Hyuljo(blood groove) No
Hwando Magi (collar) yellow brass (hand carved)
Kodungi (hand guard) blackened brass

Hwando Jingum is a reproduction of a Korean traditional hwando that also includes Tidon. This is a faithful reproduction of the traditional Chosun dynasty officer's sword. The exactly same sword was submitted to a Korean National Traditional Craftmenship Competition and won a prize in knife/sword area.