Chinese weapon metallurgy question

Neil · 1st September 2025, 10:33 PM

I edited my initial question by adding blacksmithing to my search for written research material or descriptions or weapon making during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Jim McDougall · 2nd September 2025, 03:53 AM

Best bet is Philip Tom.

werecow · 2nd September 2025, 01:10 PM

Peter Dekker of Mandarin Mansion may be another good one to ask.

Jim McDougall · 2nd September 2025, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by werecow

Peter Dekker of Mandarin Mansion may be another good one to ask.

Absolutely! and he and Philip Tom are the two top sources on Chinese weaponry.

1st September 2025, 10:33 PM	#1
Neil Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 117	I edited my initial question by adding blacksmithing to my search for written research material or descriptions or weapon making during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

2nd September 2025, 03:53 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,730	Best bet is Philip Tom.

2nd September 2025, 01:10 PM	#3
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 629	Peter Dekker of Mandarin Mansion may be another good one to ask.