The Joongdo Ilbo resumes the story of 'Korean Traditional Sword', a special feature prepared for the Year of the Cat in 2023. The sword introduced this time is called 'Jukjangdo', and it is commonly called 'cane knife' because it looks like a staff. Jukjangdo refers to the swords carried by monk soldiers who fought against the Japanese army during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. The bamboo sword was usually used for mental and physical training, but was also used as a weapon in case of emergency. It is said that Jukjangdo is made of trees with magical meanings, such as bamboo that can be easily obtained in the surrounding area or softwood (gamtae tree), which is called a tree struck by lightning. It is mainly made in the private sector, and the production method or specifications are not transmitted. Only a few swords were reproduced by domestic sword experts from documents and illustrations left as historical materials. In Korea, it started to be known when actor Hwang Jung-min brought it out in 'Like the Moon Rolling Over', which was released in 2010. The bamboo sword, which was only found in Korea (Joseon), not in Japan or China, the country of swords, has been reproduced by the sword manufacturer 'Goryeo Sword' located in Daejeon.
Unlike the artificial bamboo shape produced in the past, this time, the shape of the softwood struck by lightning was reproduced and restored as closely as possible to the real thing.
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The Joongdo Ilbo will resume the story of a special special Korean traditional sword prepared for the 2023 Gyemyo Year. The sword introduced this time is called Jukjangdo, which is commonly called a stick knife. Jukjangdo refers to the sword carried by the Japanese soldiers who fought against the Japanese during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. Jukjangdo is usually used for mental and physical training It was also used as a weapon in times of emergency.
Jukjangdo Island is said to be made of trees with spiritual meanings such as bamboo, which is easily available around it, or softwood (gamtae tree), which is called a lightning tree. It is mainly made by the private sector, so the manufacturing method and specifications have not been passed down. Jukjangdo Island, which is left as feed, was reproduced in the document or illustration by the Goryeo sword production company located in Daejeon.
Unlike previously produced artificial bamboo shapes, this time, the shape of the lotus tree hit by lightning was reproduced and restored the most similar to the real thing