I found these at the local pawn shop and bought them wondering exactly what I have here. They were not expensive, but I bought them out of curiosity. If anyone here could give me some ideas on nationality or any information on these, I would be grateful. I have a strong feeling these are all Asian in origin. I have just never come across something like these.
1. Short sword with wooden hilt and scabbard.
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The blade has this recuring pattern of slashes and stars.
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it is an odd piece. Not sure if this is ethnical in origin, a wall hanger for decoration only, or what.
2. This longer sword is in very good shape. I am thinking Chinese but that is just a guess. There is a lot of writing on this one, and I have no clue what they say. My images might even be upside down etc...
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3. The design/pattern of this one is something new to me. The sheath and knife appears to be leather over wood from what I can see.
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Any information on these 3 would be greatly appreciated. I am thinking the middle one is Chinese in origin.