Spear Ornament

Qiang Ying

This ornament is used on some long weapons, mainly on spears, it is made with long synthetic fibers. This decorative element has to be placed around the lower part of the spear tip, between the stick and the iron head so it doesn't move.

It got its name due to its aspect, because it looks like horse mane hair («Qiang Ying» in Chinese).

It is used in traditional and modern practice. Today, it is only used for a decorative purpose. But formerly, its purpose was to distract the opponent by preventing its glance from focusing on the weapon tip.

Length : about 15cm
Color : red or white

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