The war history of Vietnam has created sharp swords to meet the needs of the times, helping to protect the nation’s borders against foreign invaders.
An old Vietnamese sword (below) and scabbard. This blade has 1 pointed end and 2 sharp edges. The hilt is enough for one hand to hold (single-handed). (Photo: Oriental-arms).
Two other shiny swords (with corresponding scabbard) of Vietnam during Dai Viet. The hilt area in addition to the handle also has a V-shaped shield and sword hilt. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
Sword of Dai Viet “Van Quan”. Sword is also called sword. Sword/sword usually refers to a cold weapon with a straight blade with two sharp edges. However, in Vietnamese, the concept of sword/sword has a broad meaning, which can include a weapon with a curved blade with a sharp edge. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
Straight sword with a sharp edge. This sword has a disc shield. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
And this is the curved sword of Vietnam in the 18-19 century. The blade has a wider blade than the swords mentioned above, the shape is slightly curved and sharp on one edge. This weapon is also known as the dagger. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
Short swords of Vietnam in the 18th-19th centuries. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
At a glance, these Vietnamese swords resemble the Japanese katana. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
The set of swords (or swords) of the Late Le period, Lord Trinh. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
This is a Vietnamese sword that collector Peter Dekker owns. The sword has a combination of ancient Vietnamese swords, Chinese swords, Japanese swords and Western swords. (Photo: Peter Dekker).
On the blade is engraved the number 1887, this is probably the year this sword was forged. (Photo: Peter Dekker).
The Asian-style winding pattern on this sword. (Photo: Peter Dekker).
The sword has a round disc shield, a wooden hilt. (Photo: Peter Dekker).