Hand Forged Loong Tang dao,Hand Forged high Carbon Steel Etched Blades

Sword Specifications

• Sword Type: Dao
• Steel Type: High carbon steel, Surface etching pattern
• Production process: Hand forged blade, hand grinding and polishing
• Overall length: 120 Centimeters/47.24inches
• Blade length: 77 Centimeters/30.31inches
• Handle length: 36 Centimeters/14.17inch
• Blade width: 4 Centimeters/1.57inch
• Weight (with Scabbard): 2kg (approximately), No scabbard weight: 1.6kg
• Tang: Full Tang
• Sharpness: Random delivery, have special requirements please explain with the seller before buying
• Blood Groove: N/A
• Tsuba (Handguard): Alloy Handguard
• Knife fitted: High Quality Alloy
• Handle material: Solid wood + winding rope
• Saya (Scabbard): Solid wood + man-made leather
• Ito (Wrap): Cardboard box
• Sword Bag: Black bag

Historical Background

The jian (sword) is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China. The first Chinese sources that mention the jian date to the 7th century BCE during the Spring and Autumn period; one of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian. Historical one-handed versions have blades varying from 45 to 80 centimeters (18 to 31 inches) in length. The weight of an average sword of 70-centimetre (28-inch) blade-length would be in a range of approximately 700 to 900 grams (1.5 to 2 pounds). There are also larger two-handed versions used for training by many styles of Chinese martial arts.