What is the status of sword in China cold weapons and China culture?

Sword, early dagger dagger, sword and knife, the difference is only single-edged and double-edged The sword is also called "Guanglu" and "Path". At the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, long swords became popular. Most excellent swords come from the south, mainly from wuyue and Chu. Long swords are produced, but short swords are not wasted. Wan Jian has a long history. A long sword is easy to fight, but a short sword is easy to protect. It can also be used for assassination. Jing ke stabbed the king of Qin, and Wang Yue and Shi A, the chivalrous men in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, were typical. In China culture, sword is a weapon with high status. In ancient China, the sword was called "the king of hundreds of battles" and was often regarded as a noble ornament. From emperors to literati, people like to wear swords to show their identity. In addition, the sword is also regarded as a ritual prop. For example, in Taoist ceremonies in China, the sword is often used as a tool to subdue demons.