Hyeopdo


The hyeopdo was a polearm used in Korea. It was also called micheomdo, which could be translated as "eyebrow sword" because the curved blade resembled an eyebrow. The first written reference to a hyeopdo is in a Korean martial arts manual from the 17th century called the Muyeyebobeon Yeoksokjip.

Design

The design varied somewhat between makers, but usually the pole was about long and the blade was about long. The blade is single-edged. It closely resembles the woldo and the Chinese podao.

Use

The hyeopdo was considered an important weapon because of its effectiveness. In the Muyedobotongji, another martial arts manual, one form for use is given, called hyeopdo chongbo.