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Was there a snakeskin scabbard in the Republic of China?

There were indeed snakeskin scabbard knives in the Republic of China.

Snakeskin sheath usually refers to the handle and sheath wrapped by snakeskin. The snakeskin sheath was once a self-defense object of ancient nobles and warriors, and it was also used as a ceremonial article, decoration or collection during the Republic of China. It is reported that during the Republic of China, there were many snakeskin scabbard knives, some of which were high-grade goods made by traditional manual skills, and some were goods produced in industrial batches.

It should be pointed out that due to historical reasons, some snakeskin scabbard knives have been found in second-hand markets or private hands, some of which are fakes or imitations. When collecting or buying snakeskin scabbard knives, we should pay attention to the identification of authenticity, respect history and culture, and avoid buying illegal or controversial items.