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Overshadowed by the popularity of Japanese swords, Korean swords have nonetheless risen in recognition, valued in history for its sharpness, beauty, longevity, and craftsmanship.

Korean steel and iron production were considered one of the best in East Asia, with Korean warriors often being armed with the highest quality armor and weapons.

It is difficult to truly define the Korean sword, due to the fact that many swords exist in Korea that have no distinct relation in style and construction.

However, during the Joseon dynasty, a variety of swords were used uniformly by Korean soldiers, including but not limited to the hwando ( single edged sabre ), Hwandudaedo, Jedok geom ( literally, the " Admiral's " sword ), and the yedo.