Ancient Asian Dagger

Hi, I have this Asian dagger that has a label that I cannot translate. Does anyone know what the dagger is, where it is from, and what it says? Thanks so much!

 

how big
where did u find it
what is the wood part from

 

my 1st thought is a Korean double edge short sword......

 

Beautiful, David.

I agree, the 'things' at the sides look Korean.

 

maybe WAR bring back.....not so much an antique..

 

Wood,is the handle. So it is signed on the tang also. That’s usually a good sign.

 

Those dragons on a blade always make me think decorative and as such ceremonial or display. Looks like it has some good age. Does the blade have a edge? Sharpness? Doesn’t look double edged to me.

 

look near the dragons tail......the blade slopes in both directions.

 

I see. You are right also about being Korean.So maybe a Samin-Geom (swordsofkorea.com) the example also has decoration on the blade. The wood on the handle also looks similar. I don’t know if David’s sword is the ‘real thing’ but certainly is nice!