Guówáng Sabre Chinese Dao Sword

Description

While the bright Saya and Tsuka draw the eye, this ornamental sword has many subtle qualities, from the artwork on the Kashira and Tsuba to the distinctive mottled pattern marking the blade.

General Details

• Overall Length: 105 cm
• Blade Length: 50 cm
• Handle Length: 45 cm
• Blade Width: 3.6 cm
• Blade Steel: Carbon Steel
• Blade Thickness: 0.7 cm
• Hamon: None
• Sharpness: Sharpened (for unsharpened please select "blunt")
• Blood Groove: Double Bo-Hi on each side
• Type: Dao (single-edged)

Fittings

• Tsubu: Alloy
• Saya: Rosewood

Package Contents

• One Sword with Saya
• One Sword Bag
• Sword Stand not Included

Blade: The blade of this sword is hand forged and finished with 12 stages of polishing and sharpening. The steel used is high quality carbon steel, which is very pure, and keeps its edge very well.

Folded Steel: This blade had been folded eleven times, creating 2048 layers. This traditional sword forging method involves repeatedly heating, hammering and folding the swords steel. The effect of this work evens out and homogenises the carbon content, making for a stronger, more flexible blade.

*This sword is ornamental and not full tang, therefore not battle ready.