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Ministry of Works Ming Dao (Elite Grade)
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Ministry of Works official Dao (Elite Grade)
明工部官刀
This Ministry of Works Dao is a high fidelity 1:1 replica of a well preserved antique Ming Dao. It's a late Ming Official's Dao forged by the Ministry of Works 工部, which was directly under the Department of State Affairs in imperial China.
The blade of the Ministry of Works Ming Dao is shaped like a goose wing, such blade profile was popular from the Ming to the early Qing Dynasty. The blade tip of the Ministry of Works Ming Dao is more flat and has a protrusion resembling a tunkou about 10 cm away from the blade heel. The double-edged blade spine has a narrow parallel fuller extending to the blade tip.
The surviving Ministry of Works Ming Dao all have unified style and decoration. Although it is exquisitely crafted, it is not ornate and far from the level of the Qing Dynasty's nobles' Dao. Their blades are completly Sanmai (three plate) steel, and the fittings are thick, making it highly practical in actual combat. It was likely a standardized weapon for elite troops equipped by the feudal central government.
During the frequent wars with Later Jin (Qing), the Ministry of Works Dao has a sturdy blade and designed as a cutting sword for an era of sophisticated heavy armor.
Although this weapon appears to be a single-handed sword, it is actually meant to be held with both hands, with the other hand gripping the unsharpened portion of the blade near the guard. This type of structure is also seen in the Zweihander, a type of two-handed sword that was popular in medieval Europe. The elite German troops who wielded these swords, known as Doppelsoldners, were known for their ability to break through shield, heavy armor and serve as the vanguard of their armies.
明工部官刀
This Ministry of Works Dao is a high fidelity 1:1 replica of a well preserved antique Ming Dao. It's a late Ming Official's Dao forged by the Ministry of Works 工部, which was directly under the Department of State Affairs in imperial China.
The blade of the Ministry of Works Ming Dao is shaped like a goose wing, such blade profile was popular from the Ming to the early Qing Dynasty. The blade tip of the Ministry of Works Ming Dao is more flat and has a protrusion resembling a tunkou about 10 cm away from the blade heel. The double-edged blade spine has a narrow parallel fuller extending to the blade tip.
The surviving Ministry of Works Ming Dao all have unified style and decoration. Although it is exquisitely crafted, it is not ornate and far from the level of the Qing Dynasty's nobles' Dao. Their blades are completly Sanmai (three plate) steel, and the fittings are thick, making it highly practical in actual combat. It was likely a standardized weapon for elite troops equipped by the feudal central government.
During the frequent wars with Later Jin (Qing), the Ministry of Works Dao has a sturdy blade and designed as a cutting sword for an era of sophisticated heavy armor.
Although this weapon appears to be a single-handed sword, it is actually meant to be held with both hands, with the other hand gripping the unsharpened portion of the blade near the guard. This type of structure is also seen in the Zweihander, a type of two-handed sword that was popular in medieval Europe. The elite German troops who wielded these swords, known as Doppelsoldners, were known for their ability to break through shield, heavy armor and serve as the vanguard of their armies.
Specifications
There are engraved characters on the end of the blade spine which read "工部制造二斤零" (Made in the Ministry of Works, weighs 2 catties). In the Ming Dynasty, a catty was traditionally equivalent to approximately 593 g, which means the weight of the blade without the scabbard should be 1.186 kg. Many original specimens are even hevier. All measurements are approximations Each handmade blade varies a bit Sword only weight: approx. 936 g Blade length: 71cm Double blade forward: 17..15cm Width at hand guard: 32 mm Blade thickness: 10 mm at the guard Handle length total: 17cm POB: 18cm from hand guard Steel option 1 Labor intensive classic Sanmei (three plate) steel. Hand folded pattern steel on the outside, T10 tungsten-cobalt-vanadium high-speed tool steel in the core. Clay clade differential tempering for hard edge and nice Hamon. 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 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. (Blackened treatment available). All with historic authentic late Ming dragon pattern. Pommel secured by peening. Scabbard & Handle Top quality Lapacho hardwood scabbard and handle, is incredibly durable. Carefully selected real ray-skin wrapped on scabbard and handle (color can be changed) 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. High quality ipe (Brazilian walnut) was used for hilt and scabbard. Complete brass fititngs. |
Antique Ministry of Works Dao collected in book "Dao Bing XIang Jian" by PengPeng
Hand-guard of antique Ministry of Works Dao collected in book "Dao Bing XIang Jian" by PengPeng