Chinese Swords

The Twin Panthers Shark Head Dao is a meticulous recreation of an antique Ming Dynasty saber in LK Chen' s private collection. There are two high relief panthers in the hand guard, does the "Twin Panthers" name. This sword captures the engineering and decorative details that only in-depth study of an original can reveal.

Total Length: 88cm
Blade Length: 71cm
Handle Length: 15.5cm
Sword Weight: 660g
Point of Balance (from crossbar): 11.5cm
Blade Thickness: 3.5-6.6mm
Material: 1065 carbon steel + T9 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel.
Scabbard: High quality Lapacho (Handroanthus serratifolia) scabbard painted in crimson red.

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

Qing Dynasty founder Haung Taiji's battle sword represents the pinnacle of 17th century swords design and craftsmanship. 

Total Length: 96cm
Blade Length: 76cm
Handle Length: 14cm
Total Weight: 1092g
Point of Balance (from crossbar): 13.5cm
Blade thickness: 2-6mm
Material: Folded pattern steel (1060 & T9) embed T10 core.
Scabbard: High quality white wood scabbard wrapping with microfiber "sheep skin" leather.

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

Please note that the final production version will have teal color scabbard, blue dye ray skin and grayish silver iron fittings.

Disc guard cutting Jian is an expressive mid to late Ming dynasty Jian.

As a classical Ming Jian, the Ming cutting jian has the standard 3 feet total length, a wide sturdy blades and is designed as an authoritative cutting sword. Both cutting edges run almost parallel to each other with subtle tapering and end in a roundish tip.

Total Length: 91.44cm
Blade Length: 70cm
Handle Length: 12.6cm
Total Weight: 939g
Point of Balance (from crossbar): 11.5cm
Blade thickness: 3-7mm
Material: GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel (Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 spring steel) 
Scabbard: Wood, metal fittings 

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

DAMAGE: The scabbard is damaged.
Quantity: 1

Royal Arsenal Infantry Han Dao is a high fidelity recreation of an Infantry Han Dao. Royal Arsenal has a gem like quality and once you have it in your hand it is difficult to put down. A perfect piece to add to your sword collection.

Total Length: 76cm
Blade Length: 61cm
Handle Length: 11.5cm
Total Weight: 570g
Blade Thickness: 7.2-4mm
Material: 1060 carbon steel
Scabbard: High quality ebony scabbard

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

DAMAGE: The cord is missing from the bottom of the handle.
Quantity: 1

White Serpent Ming Jian is a 1:1 replica of one of the most exquisite Ming Jian in private collection. During the Ming Dynasty, nobilities and high ranking ministers preferred Jian as their side arms as a weapon of self defense and a symbol of status. White Serpent Ming Jian features a beautiful blade designed for cutting and thrusting. Both cutting edges run almost parallel to each other with subtle tapering and end in a almond shaped tip.

White Serpent has the Ming classic Gourd and Lingzhi hilt design but executed in delicate open metal work, project a sense of lightness and transparency. Richly appointed with brass fittings and ivory damask wrapped scabbard give White Serpent a distinctive Ming era design.

Total Length: 96cm
Blade Length: 76cm
Hilt Length: 20.5cm
Blade Width: 3.5cm
Blade Thickness: 5.5mm
P.O.B (from guard): 12cm
Weight (without scabbard): 870g
Edge: Sharp

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

Wo Yao Dao (Japanese style waist saber) is a single handed saber.  It has a slender profile, with an accelerated curve towards the tip, which is typical for Ming to early Qing sabers. It has a ridged cross-section, much in the style of Japanese swords but without the kissaki that is so characteristic for Japanese work.

This Wo Yao Dao is closely based on an antique Late Ming Dynasty Yao Dao in the fame Mandarin Mansion Collection.

Total Length: 94cm
Blade Length: 77cm
Handle Length: 17cm
Total Weight: 900g
Point of Balance (from crossbar): 14cm
Blade thickness: 7mm
Material: GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel (Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 spring steel) 
Scabbard: White wood scabbard wrapping with "vegan" black ray skin

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

Qi-Ja Yao Dao (General Qi's waist saber) is a single handed military saber. The blade has a gentle curve, a single fuller and a flat back ridge. Most saber fittings of this era were made of iron with solid and austere aesthetics.

This Yao Dao is based on an antique Ming Dynasty Yao Dao in LK Chen's private collection. During General Qi tenure in the northern frontier against Mongolian invasion. Yao Dao was the sidearm for the riders in the cavalry.  For infantry units, Yao Dao was used in pair with a rattan shield. 

Total Length: 89cm
Blade Length: 70cm
Handle Length: 19cm
Total Weight: 800g
Point of Balance (from crossbar): 13cm
Blade thickness: 6.5mm
Material: GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Steel  (Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 steel) 
Scabbard: White wood scabbard wrapping with vegan brown grain leather)

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

Twin Peaks is a 1:1 recreation of a rare 1000 years old double handed Liao Dao. With its long curved upper edge, distinctive twin peaks spine, multi loop hand guard and huge gourd shape plate pommel, Twin Peaks Liao Dao is unique in it's design. Menacing, full of untamed energy and at the same time, beautiful, these are the vibes one can feel in the presence of this exquisite Liao Dao.

Liao Dynasty was an empire of the Khi-tan people in the northeast of China contemporary with the Song Dynasty.

Total Length: 127cm
Blade Length: 75cm
Handle Length: 42cm
Total Weight: 2.3kg
Point of Balance (from crossbar): 3.5cm
Blade thickness: 12-3 mm
Material: High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel 
Scabbard: Vegan Leather Scabbard

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

Yan Ling Dao marks a transition from traditional straight-blade Chinese Dao to curve Dao. The blade is mostly straight with a smooth curve towards the tip of theblade. Many original specimens came with an upper edge and 1-2 fullers. Yan Ling Dao is suitable for both cavalry and infantry and was popular in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties.

This chiseled and solid Yan Ling Dao is closely modeled after a unique 17th century specimen in Mr. Peter Dekker's private collection. The rare sundial-like hand guard gives the name of the sword "Tai Yang", which means the sun. The fittings are cast iron and in the "Fang-Shi" or square style popular in the mid-17th century to early 18th century.

Total Length: 87cm
Blade Length: 69.5cm
Handle Length: 18cm
Total Weight: 1kg
Point of Balance (from crossbar): 11.5cm
Blade thickness: 5mm
Material: 1060 carbon steel
Scabbard: White wood scabbard wrapping with vegan brown leather

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