9 Ring Broadsword

[fearn]

I've seen 9-ring pu dao type weapons, at least in modern form.

What I would like to see is how many rings there are on older swords, like Gavin's example. I'm interested in seeing if we can figure out when the nine rings got formalized.

Best,

F

[Neil]

Nice, can we see the whole thing. I am always jealous of how much cool stuff Gavin has.

The dragon engraving looks like other swords I have seen in the late Qing and early Republic eras. The bamboo pattern on the spine and guard are fancy as well. Its seems to me that this sword was meant to be eye catching in many ways beyond just the rings. Is that possibly another symbol or embellishment on the side of the blade near the guard.

This is the first of what appears to be an older multi-ringed Chinese saber I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing.

I do have to say though in my opinion the nine/multi ring saber concept seems to be more useful in showmanship, than practicality in combat.