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What are wood swords called?
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What wood swords are called depends on their style and where they are made. In Japan, typical wooden training swords are called bokken, while a larger, heavier version is called suburitō. Find a collection of antique swords from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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European Painted Wood Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Featuring a pair of winged griffons flanking a coat of arms with helmet.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood and Brass Mallet c.1863-1925
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique wooden mallet with brass accents.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1863-1925.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Walnut, Brass.
CONDITION Good. We...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Industrial Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
$95 Sale Price
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English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with simple wooden shaft and etched 24¬Ω-inch three segment iron blade.
Category
20th Century English Northern Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Blade
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with wooden shaft and simple 15-inch leaf-shaped iron blade.
Category
20th Century English Northern Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style halberd spear with simple wooden shaft and 34-inch iron ax top blade with tassels.
Category
20th Century English Northern Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with simple wooden shaft and 32-inch iron blade.
Category
20th Century English Northern Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron