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Yan Chi Dao “Peng Tuan” (Elite Grade · angular style)
Yan Chi Dao “Peng Tuan” (Elite Grade · angular style)
鹏抟 · 雁翅刀
"鹏 Peng" is a mythical bird in Chinese legend, said to be transformed from a gigantic fish called “鲲 Kun” that emerges from the depths of the northern sea. "鹏抟 Peng Tuan" refers to the action of soaring with outstretched wings. Later, it came to be used metaphorically to describe the vigorous efforts of individuals.
The Yan Chi Dao, tracing its origins back to the Song Dynasty, is a type of flat-tipped waist Dao. True to its name, its blade unfolds like the wings of a wild goose, with sharp and well-defined edges. Although it differs from the “雁翎刀 Yan Ling Dao” by just one character, the disparity in blade shape is significant. The prototype of the Yan Chi Dao is believed to have also originated in the Song-Yuan period.
With a heavy blade and a wide body, the Yan Chi Dao is primarily designed for chopping, making it a practical combat weapon among the edged weapons of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In the early to mid-Ming Dynasty, it featured a longer handle and a thick, sturdy tip suitable for piercing, typically wielded with both hands for chopping and cutting. However, in the late Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, the handle shortened, and the blade tip became thinner, allowing for one-handed use.
In order to preserve the excellent traditional Chinese cold weapon culture and the national intangible cultural heritage of "Longquan Sword Making Craft," we have conducted extensive research and replication efforts, resulting in the replica of this Ming period Yan Chi Dao, mounted with silver inlaid Iron- fittings in Eight Treasures and Scroll pattern . Historical records describe this blade as having a large size, an edged circular iron guard, and intricate work on both sides. The front features a replicated pattern of the Eight Treasures in silver, exhibiting an antique charm. The back of the guard and the handle ring are adorned with a replicated scroll pattern, with a large fan-shaped pommel, presenting a well-crafted and symmetrical design. The blade features double fullers on both sides, a robust spine with bamboo joint decorations.
Specifications
All measurements are approximations Each Handrade blade varies a bit Sword only weight: approx. 1285 g Blade length: 77cm Width at hand guard: 36 mm Blade thickness: 8 mm at the guard Handle length total: 19cm POB: 20cm from hand guard 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 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
The fittings of the Yan Chi Dao "Peng Tuan" is entirely hand-forged iron made. Real silver inlaid Eight Treasures and Scroll 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 Out swords requires the skilled craftsmanship of a full day's work. |