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Qi family Dao "Chi Ye" (rounded type)
赤冶 · 戚家刀(圆式)
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.
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.
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.
赤冶 · 戚家刀(圆式)
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
The blade used technique which involves purposely forging together iron and steel of different properties to produce particular patterns that are visible throughout the surface of the finished blade. The edge of the blade has a tooth-like pattern, called tiger teeth or horse teeth and is characteristic of Chinese and Mongolian blade forging techniques. The back of the sabre blade is with bamboo joint pattern. All measurements are approximations Each handmade blade various a bit Sword only weight: approx. 910 g Blade length: 72cm Width at hand guard: 35 mm Blade thickness: 7 mm at the guard Handle length total: 17cm Scabbard weight (incl. fittings) 328g POB: 18cm from hand guard Labor intensive Horse teeth composite folded Steel: Hand folded pattern steel as blade spine T10 tungsten-cobalt-vanadium high-speed tool steel on edge T10 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel: Element————————— Content (%) Tungsten——————————0.15 Chromium—————————0.15 Vanadium—————————0.10 Carbon———————————1.1 Molybdenum————————0.10 Manganese—————————0.40 Silico————————————0.10 Phosphorus————————0.02 Sulfur————————————0.02 Our heat treatment on blade edge results in 58-60 HRC hardness, with blade rebound and effortless bamboo cutting. Hand-polished for a soft shine and razor-sharp edge. |
Fittings
Complete hand-carved brass fittings. Begonia-shape hand guard. All with dragon and scroll-like patterns design. Pommel secured by peening. Scabbard & Handle Top quality Lapacho hardwood scabbard and handle, is incredibly durable. Scabbard lacquered in spangled red. Handle wrapped with rope according to ancient methods. (color can be changed) The craftsman specifically searched for high-quality handle ropes used in the repair of antique weapons, in order to achieve the desired feel and restore the effect of an ancient sword. 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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