Very rare set of unusual húdiédao, China, mid 19th century Afghan Manufactured by Runkel in Solingen

Manufactured by Runkel in Solingen in 1786

attributed to Justus Sutterman

4 Sep 1939 – 2 Jan 1940

A few are faintly visible although the blade no longer retains the majority of these decorations

flush with the very thick original leather washer

Very rare set of unusual húdiédao, China, mid 19th century Afghan Manufactured by Runkel in SolingenHdidao (), also known as butterfly swords, are twin swords usually identified with Southern China. Strong association with Wing Chun. This set is a stunning example, with both swords present as well as the original leather scabbard. Whilst antique Wing Chun sized Hudiedao are extremely rare, this sub type are of a type that is much rarer than their counterparts with the knuckle guard and hooked quillon. Apart from the guard less nature of these knives