Butterfly Swords

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:sword
Chinese martial arts weapon
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbolic in Southern Chinese martial arts
gptkbp:depictedIn gptkb:Chinese_folk_religion
gptkb:Martial_arts_films
gptkbp:feature Blades often nest together in a single scabbard
Can be concealed in boots or sleeves
Designed for close combat
gptkbp:guardType D-shaped knuckle guard
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Butterfly Swords
gptkbp:material Steel
wood
Metal
gptkbp:origin gptkb:China
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:Butterfly_knives
gptkb:Hudiedao
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Chinese_militia
Civilians
Martial artists
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Wing_Chun
Southern Chinese martial arts
gptkbp:weapon Single-edged
Short sword
Typically 11-15 inches
gptkbp:wieldedAs Pair
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wing_Chun
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5