Korean knife

Korean knives are a sub-division of Korean swords in that both have been used or are used for martial arts purposes, and as well in the martial arts. This article gives a brief introduction to this interesting field within the greater sphere of Korean martial arts.

Korean knife fighting
If one watches Korean dramas depicting the ancient times, chances are knives will be used. Usually, assassins and pirates used it to kill government officials or immobolize guards.

Korean knives were either thrown at the target, or the assailant would creep up behind the guard and slice his throat.

Types of knives

 * Dan Geom (Small Knife) (단검)
 * Bi Su (Hidden Knife, commonly used by assassins) (비수)also used for combat in Hapkido
 * Jang Do (Small knife used for self-defense, usually carried by women) (장도)

Korean knife making masters

 * Choe Yong-Mook (초용묵)
 * Park Yong-Ki (박용기)
 * Choi Sang-Gil (최상길)