The history of battles in Vietnam has produced sharp swords that meet the demands of the era, helping to protect the nation’s borders against foreign invaders.
An ancient Vietnamese sword and its scabbard. This sword has a sharp tip and two cutting edges. The handle is designed for one-handed use. (Photo: Oriental-arms).
Two shiny swords with matching scabbards from the Đại Việt period. The handle area features a V-shaped guard and a pommel. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
The sword of the ‘Literary Official’ from Đại Việt. Swords, or ‘kiếm’, typically refer to a type of cold weapon with a straight blade and two cutting edges. However, in Vietnamese, the term ‘gươm/kiếm’ has a broader meaning, encompassing both straight and curved blades with one cutting edge. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
A straight sword with one cutting edge and a disc-shaped guard. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
This is a curved sword from Vietnam during the 18th-19th centuries. It has a wider blade shape, slightly curved and sharp on one edge. This weapon is also known as ‘yêu đao’. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
Short sword from Vietnam during the 18th-19th centuries. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
At first glance, these Vietnamese swords resemble Japanese Katana. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
The sword and saber set from the Late Lê Dynasty, Trịnh Lords. (Photo: Votran-Daiviet).
This is a Vietnamese sword owned by collector Peter Dekker. The sword features characteristics that combine ancient Vietnamese swords, Chinese sabers, Japanese swords, and Western swords. (Photo: Peter Dekker).
The blade is engraved with the number 1887, likely indicating the year this sword was forged. (Photo: Peter Dekker).
Eastern-style swirling patterns on this sword. (Photo: Peter Dekker).
The sword features a round disc-shaped guard and a wooden handle. (Photo: Peter Dekker).
