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Soaring Sky is based on a rare antique sample of an early Han Dynasty Jian. Soaring Sky represents a bridge between the 8 sided blade Chu Jian to the later 4 sided blade Han Jian. Soaring Sky has the beautiful eight sided cross-section inherited from Chu Jian with the long and slender profile of a classic Han Jian. Eight sided Han Jian is rare and usually find in tombs of royal family members and senior officials. The hilt has a rhomboid cross section profile for accurate edge alignment.

Sword only weight: 763 g 
Blade length: 88.5 cm  
Handle length: 20 cm   
Total length: 110 cm  
Width at hand guard: 29 mm
Width at tip: 15 mm  
Thickness: 7.38 mm - 3.97 mm at the tip
POB: 15 cm 
Blade Profile: Octagonal 8 surfaces
Material: 1060 carbon steel + T9 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel
Scabbard: Wood, metal fittings 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Striking Eagle is the longest (148 cm - 4' 10.26") double handed Chu Jian we craft. This is a sword for the sword master and appeals to discerning sword collectors looking to add one of the longest Chinese sword ever forged to their collection.

Striking Eagle is modelled after the design of 2,000+ year old Chu double hand swords excavated during the 1950-1980 from tombs dating back 315 - 221 BC of the ancient Kingdom of Chu. We adopt the length of the longest Jian ever excavated in China, discovered in 1983 from the tomb of King Zhao Mo (D. 122 BC). 

The blade had a subtle amalgamation of flexibility and rigidity.

Sword only weight: 1190 g 
Blade length: 106.5 cm (42")  
Handle length: 41.5 cm (16.3")  
Total length: (148 cm - 4' 10.26")
Width at hand guard: 30 mm,  
Width at tip: 18 mm   
Thickness: 7 mm - 2.5 mm at the tip
POB: 12 cm 
Blade Profile: 8 surfaces shallow groove
Material: 1060 carbon steel + T9 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel.
Scabbard: Wood, metal fittings 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

This sword is the enhanced version of the Magnificent Chu Jian. Roaring Dragon is model after 2,200+ year old Chu double handed swords  The famous "Chu Long Sword", feared and respected in historical records. It was said  this type of long sword were handled as if it was a spear and it moved like a flying dragon. 

Sword only weight: 1190g 
Blade length: 100 cm
Tang length: 38 cm  
Total length: 138 cm 
Width at hand guard: 30 mm,  
Width at tip: 20 mm   
Thickness: 7 mm - 2.5 mm at the tip
POB: 11.5 cm (4.53")
Blade Profile: 8 surfaces shallow groove

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Clarence Mackay Double Dragons Sui Dao was inspired by a rare Sui Dynasty (581 - 618) Dao in the Arms and Armor collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Discovered in 1930 in a royal burial ground outside the Sui Dynasty eastern capital city of Luoyang. Clarence Mackay Double Dragons Sui Dao is a rare example of Sui Dynasty weapon and considered by many a National Treasure.   This Sui Dao was brought to New York by Japanese antique dealer Yamanaka Sadajirō and purchased by Irish American Telecommunication Pioneer Clarence Mackay (1874-1938) as a gift to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.  It has been in the Arms and Armor collection for the last 90 years.

Blade only weight: 700 g
Sword only weight: 958 g
Blade Length: 80 cm
Handle Length: 16 cm
Location of ring pin from guard: 11 cm
Ring Length: 5.8 cm
Total Length: 101.8 cm
POB: 12 cm
Width at hand guard: 25 mm
Width at tip: 19 mm
Thickness: 7.0 mm - 3 mm at the tip
Blade cross section profile: Straight with chisel edge
Blade length wide profile: Straight blade with round tip

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Dragon Sparrow hidden hilt Dao - Northern Dynasties (386 - 589 AD)

Dragon Sparrow is a gem. You feel it the moment you hold Dragon Sparrow in your hand. From the thick chiseled pattern steel blade, unique hidden hilt, smooth teak tapered scabbard, solid brass scabbard mount, to the precision cast Dragon Sparrow bronze ring, every thing about this compaq sword is a statement of quiet luxury. 

Total weight: 1354 g (3 lb)
Sword only weight: 830 g (1 lb. 13.3 oz)
Blade Length: 65 cm (25.6")
Total Handle Length: 18 cm (7")
Hidden Handle Length: 13.3 cm (5.2")
Total Length without ring: 83 cm (32.7")
Total Length including ring: 87 cm (34.3")
Width at hand guard: 26.5 mm
Width at the tip: 19.5 mm
Thickness at hand guard: 7.5 mm
Thickness at the tip: 3.5 mm
Point of balance from end of wood handle: 15 cm  (6")
Blade cross section profile: Rectangular spine with acute triangular cross profile
Blade length wide profile: Straight blade with 130.5 degree chiseled tip

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Scarlet Sunrise Jin Jian has ornate brass fittings set against smooth scarlet redwood scabbard and handle, creating a stunning contrast between red and gold. A Jian of exquisite beauty and elegance for collectors and practitioners with refined aesthetic taste.

Blade only weight: 500 g
Sword only weight: approx. 650 g
Blade length: 90 cm
Handle plus hand guard length: 20 cm
Total length: 110 cm
Blade Profile: diamond 4 surfaces, gentle tapering
Width at hand guard: approx 24.45 mm
Width at tip: approx 13.71 mm
Thickness at hand guard: approx 7.3 mm
Thickness at tip: approx 3.07 mm
Point of balance from hand guard: approx 17 cm
Material:GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel 
Scabbard: wood, metal fittings 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Tang Heng Dao is a single handed straight dao featuring a scabbard with two-point suspension system influenced by the Sasanian swords. The two-point suspension system enables the dao to be worn in a more or less horizontal (Heng) position. Tang Heng Dao was used for combat on foot as well as on horseback.  

Sword only weight: approx. 860 g 
Blade Length: 70.5 cm 
Handle Length: 21.5 cm 
Total Length: 93 cm
Length of upper edge at tip: 10.2 cm
POB from hand guard: 11 cm 
Width at hand guard: 3 cm 
Width at 10.2 cm from tip: 2.33 cm 
Width at 4 cm from tip: 2.14 cm 
Thickness at hand guard: 7.41mm 
Thickness at 10.2 cm from tip: 4.68mm
Thickness at 4 cm the tip: 4mm 
Blade cross section profile: Triangular wedge shape
Blade length wide profile: Straight blade, pointed tip with upper edge
Material: GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel 
Scabbard: Wood, metal fittings 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Palatial Tang Dao is another celebration of the diversity of Tang Heng Dao featuring a straight and chisel blade profile. Like the military Tang Heng Dao, this is a single handed straight dao featuring a scabbard with two-point suspension system influenced by the Sasanian swords.

Blade only weight: Approx. 794g
Sword only weight: Approx. 964g 
Blade Length: 73.91 cm 
Handle Length: 21.34 cm 
Total Length: 95.25 cm 
Width at hand guard: 3 cm   
Width at tip: 2.14 cm 
Thickness at hand guard: 7.0 mm 
Thickness at tip: 4.0  mm
Point of Balance: 15.24 cm from hand guard
Blade length wide profile: Straight blade, chisel tip 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

During the Han Dynasty, the sport of Fencing was popular from the Imperial Court down to every street corner. There were many schools and well known teachers. Fencing scenes are popular subject matters on stone murals.

Total Length: 115 cm 
Blade Length: 95 cm 
Blade Width: 23 mm
Grip Length: 17 cm 
End Cap: 3 cm 
Blade Thickness: 6.5-7 mm
Hardness: 54-55 HRC. 
Hand Guards: Stainless Steel
Grip: Flatten Wax Cord
Weight: approx.1260 g 
POB: 4 cm 

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.