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Hook swords, also known as tiger hook swords or shuang gou, are unique Chinese weapons characterized by curved hooks at the blade tips that enable multiple fighting techniques. These dual-wielded swords feature several innovative design elements including the hook for trapping and disarming enemy weapons, a crescent-shaped hand guard for blocking strikes, and a pointed pommel for backward stabbing during close-quarters grappling. The most distinctive feature of hook swords is their ability to link together using the hooks, allowing warriors to instantly transform two short swords into a single long-reach weapon during combat. This versatility enabled fighters to switch between dual-wielding mode for close-range combat and linked mode for extended reach, adapting to different tactical situations mid-fight. Hook swords originated during the Qing Dynasty and became associated with Chinese martial arts, particularly Northern Shaolin kung fu styles. Despite their tactical advantages, hook swords required extensive specialized training because improper linking or unlinking during combat left fighters vulnerable with separated weapons. The complex design and difficult learning curve meant hook swords remained specialized weapons used primarily by highly trained martial artists rather than standard military infantry.

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