Ssang Soo Do (Korean Two-handed Sword)

Slashing / Thrusting weapon

Quick Facts

Martial Arts

Kendo Kumdo

OriginKorea (16th Century (Joseon Dynasty / Muyeshinbo))

Wield TypeDouble-handed

MaterialForged steel with long hilt and disc guard

Length140 - 165 cm cm

Weight1.5 - 2.2 kg kg

History

Traditional large Korean two-handed sword detailed in the military manual Muyedobotongji (1790). Derived from Chinese Miaodao and used during Japanese invasions.

About

The long hilt and blade over 1.5m offer immense reach. Enables continuous circular shoulder cuts and cavalry-sweeping slashes in Korean Kumdo.