The process and technique is renowned for smithing the finest combat sword blades, and certainly forms a very lethal foundational core to this Chinese broadsword. Further promoting perfection, is the very difficult process of clay-tempering the blade. This process precisely facilitates hardening of the blade’s edge, while leaving the blade’s core and spine softer and thus resilient. Definitely a marker of advanced sword-making technology and a key feature of any master sword. Completed with a Ipe hardwood, wrapped in real stingray-skin scabbard, premium brass fittings – many of which are intricate Chinese dragon artworks, and finally a practical Ipe hardwood stingray-skin handle, this Chinese curved sword is finished in full traditional fashion and with premium-grade materials. Fit for high-end collection, a pleasure to own, and a versatile, very powerful Chinese sword to use. Key Features:Folded sword blade – renowned blade characteristics, including a razor sharp cutting edge, along with natural elasticity & resilience against edge chipping & blade fracture.Two handed sword handle – facilitates seamless weapon manoeuvring and massive power. Single edged sword blade – primary cutting edge with full structural strength blade spine.Curved sword blade – versatile Chinese War Sword, capable of thrusting, with unmatched cutting and slashing function.High value sacred sword – complex, intricate Chinese dragon sword themed fittings. Chinese Broad Sword Specifications:Note: Sword stand is NOT included, and is shown only for demonstration purposes.Overall length: 103cm.Handle length: 23cm.Blade length: 77cm.Blade width: 7.5cm.Blade thickness: 0.6cm.Blade material: Folded steel sword blade.Tempering: Genuine clay tempered sword blade.Hardness: 58HRC. Handle material: Ipe hardwood (Brazilian Walnut), wrapped with genuine stingray-skin. Scabbard material: Ipe hardwood (Brazilian Walnut), wrapped with genuine stingray-skin. Sword & scabbard fittings material: Solid brass. Fuller sword: Wide, double blood-grooves on both sides of the blade.Weight: 1.5kg – sword only; 3.3kg – sword scabbard weight.Included: Certificate of authenticity.Item: Dao broadsword.
