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Qi family Dao “Yi Jun” (angular type)
翊钧 · 戚家刀
The Qi family Dao is a single-handed military saber for the riders in the cavalry and infantry units in pair with a rattan shield.
When the war develops to a certain stage and scale, its outcome does not only depend on the superiority of a certain weapon. During the Ming Dynasty, the single-handed saber was inferior to the double-handed Japanese saber in terms of combat effectiveness, until Qi Jiguang invented the "Mandarin Duck Formation 鸳鸯阵". When combined with the Lang Xian (wolf brush) made of bamboo and the protection of a rattan shield, the single-handed sword could achieve excellent results in battle.
In General Qi JiGuang's (1528-1588) treatise "练兵实纪 Practical Guide for Military Training" he stated: "The blade should be ground flat, and it is sharp without a ridge. The sharpness comes from the tip." This refers to the way the blade is sharpened, with a "V"-shaped edge and a flat grind, which gives the blade greater cutting power. Based on a comparative study of a large number of collections, the term "ridge" mentioned here should be so called "yokote", a line or bevel that separates the finish of the main blade and the finish of the tip.
The Qi family Dao is influenced by both Chinese and Japanese swords, resulting in a variety of styles.
翊钧 · 戚家刀
The Qi family Dao is a single-handed military saber for the riders in the cavalry and infantry units in pair with a rattan shield.
When the war develops to a certain stage and scale, its outcome does not only depend on the superiority of a certain weapon. During the Ming Dynasty, the single-handed saber was inferior to the double-handed Japanese saber in terms of combat effectiveness, until Qi Jiguang invented the "Mandarin Duck Formation 鸳鸯阵". When combined with the Lang Xian (wolf brush) made of bamboo and the protection of a rattan shield, the single-handed sword could achieve excellent results in battle.
In General Qi JiGuang's (1528-1588) treatise "练兵实纪 Practical Guide for Military Training" he stated: "The blade should be ground flat, and it is sharp without a ridge. The sharpness comes from the tip." This refers to the way the blade is sharpened, with a "V"-shaped edge and a flat grind, which gives the blade greater cutting power. Based on a comparative study of a large number of collections, the term "ridge" mentioned here should be so called "yokote", a line or bevel that separates the finish of the main blade and the finish of the tip.
The Qi family Dao is influenced by both Chinese and Japanese swords, resulting in a variety of styles.
Specifications
In the Chinese local style, the Qi family Dao has a sharper tip and a straighter blade than the Japanese sword. The ridge line on blade may or may not be present, and it often extends to the blade tip. In the Japanese style, there is no yokote on blade and the back of the blade is flat without ridges. We offer both blade types for consumers' different requests. Some Ming single-handed swords were also directly equipped with Japanese blades confiscated as spoils of war. All measurements are approximations Each handmade blade varies a bit Sword only weight: approx. 900 g Blade length: 70cm Width at hand guard: 35 mm Blade thickness: 7 mm at the guard Handle length total: 15cm POB: 18cm from hand guard Steel option 1 Premium Folded Pattern-Steel 608 (1060 carbon steel + T8 tungsten-cobalt-vanadium high-speed tool steel) 1060 carbon steel: Element————————— Content (%) Maganese ————————0.60-0.90 Carbon——————————0.55-0.66 Sulfur———————————≤ 0.050 Phosphorus————————≤ 0.050 T8 tungsten-cobalt-vanadium high-speed tool steel: Element————————— Content (%) Tungsten—————————13.25-14.75 Cobalt———————————4.25-5.75 Chromium—————————3.75-4.5 Vanadium—————————1.80-2.40 Carbon——————————0.75-0.85 Molybdenum————————0.4-1 Nickel————————————0.3 Copper———————————0.25 Manganese————————0.2-0.4 Silico————————————0.2-0.4 Phosphorus—————————0.03 Sulfur————————————0.03 |
Steel option 2
GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel (Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 spring steel) Element Content (%)——60Si2MnA——AISI/SAE 5160 Carbon——————————0.54-0.64———0.52-0.59 Silicon——————————1.50-2.00—————≤0.4 Manganese———————0.70-1.0—————0.70-1.00 Phosphorus————————≤0.035———— ≤0.025 Sulfur———————————≤0.035—————≤0.025 Chromium—————————≤0.35—————0.70-1.0 Nickel———————————≤0.35——————≤0.25 Vanadium————————0.080-0.16—————0.0 Our heat treatment results in 54-55 HRC hardness, with blade rebound and effortless bamboo cutting. Hand-polished for a soft shine and razor-sharp edge. Fittings Precision cast brass fittings. (Blackened treatment available). Fittings on scabbard based on an original sample in style of Ming period "loach-back". Pommel secured by peening. Scabbard & Handle Ming Qing military Dao handle has a curve instead of being straight, An uncomfortable grip feeling. Carefully designed handle narrows slightly in the middle, completely replicating the shape of the handle of an original Ming single-handed sword. It fits perfectly with hand, making it easy to grip and cut. Top quality Lapacho hardwood scabbard and handle, is incredibly durable. Lacquered with imitated black urushi. (unlacquered scabbard available) Fit and Finish We have achieved perfection in the fitting and finishing of our swords, and our senior craft masters perform the final assembly with meticulous care. The precision fit of our swords requires the skilled craftsmanship of a full day's work. |
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