Ming Sword. The pattern of the Ming Sword dates from the Ming Dynasty (1368
AD -- 1644 AD), which ruled China for almost three centuries after the fall
of the Mongol controlled Yuan Dynasty. The beauty of this delightfully compact
sword centers on its superb pattern-welded K120C blade, forged with a ridged
central fuller providing the stiffness required for thrusting and the lightness
required for speed.
The grip is sculpted
from brown buffalo horn, which is also used in thin, translucent wafers as
a shell for the intricately decorated scabbard. The brass fittings are selectively
decorated with dynastic designs plated in silver.
Recreated by the craftsmen
of CAS Hanwei from the swords of the Lords of the great dynasties, these Chinese
Gongfu swords represent the pinnacle of the sword maker’s art, vividly
illustrating the skills and creativity of the smiths of Imperial China.
FEATURES:
• Authentic replica of Museum Piece
• Hand-forged Damascus blade
• Buffalo horn grip and scabbard inlays.
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MEASUREMENTS:
• Blade length: 26 1/4“
• Handle length: 5 1/2”
• Overall length: 33 1/4“
• Weight: 1lb
• Point of Balance: 5"
• Width at Guard: .97"
• Width at Tip: .57"
• Thickness at Guard: .23"
• Box height: 40 1/4”
• Box width: 4” |
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