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Li General Song Jian (swordbreaker)
宋李纲将军锏
In the Chinese Fujian Museum, there is a preserved Jian once wielded by a renowned anti-Jin (Jurchen) general. This swordbreaker, with its complete form, is extremely rare and classified as a treasure of the nation. What makes it even more exceptional is its clear origin, with a gold-embedded seal inscription near the blade that reads, "Made for Li Gang in the first year of Jingkang (靖康元年李纲制)." This weapon is then well known as "Li Gang Jian (李纲锏)" by us.
In the first year of Jingkang (1126 AD), when the Jin army descended south to attack the Song Dynasty, the owner of this Jian, Li Gang, strongly opposed the decisions of the Song court's high-ranking officials to cede territory and seek peace. He led troops to resist foreign invaders, repeatedly achieving military successes, and is recognized as a national hero alongside Yue Fei 岳飞.
The Li Gang Jian has survived to the present day, its historical value evident as a precious source for the study of Song Dynasty history. The F&I reproduction of this piece of art, made according to a 1:1 scale of the museum original, features a faceted blade gradually tapering to a sharp point.
宋李纲将军锏
In the Chinese Fujian Museum, there is a preserved Jian once wielded by a renowned anti-Jin (Jurchen) general. This swordbreaker, with its complete form, is extremely rare and classified as a treasure of the nation. What makes it even more exceptional is its clear origin, with a gold-embedded seal inscription near the blade that reads, "Made for Li Gang in the first year of Jingkang (靖康元年李纲制)." This weapon is then well known as "Li Gang Jian (李纲锏)" by us.
In the first year of Jingkang (1126 AD), when the Jin army descended south to attack the Song Dynasty, the owner of this Jian, Li Gang, strongly opposed the decisions of the Song court's high-ranking officials to cede territory and seek peace. He led troops to resist foreign invaders, repeatedly achieving military successes, and is recognized as a national hero alongside Yue Fei 岳飞.
The Li Gang Jian has survived to the present day, its historical value evident as a precious source for the study of Song Dynasty history. The F&I reproduction of this piece of art, made according to a 1:1 scale of the museum original, features a faceted blade gradually tapering to a sharp point.
Specifications
All measurements are approximations Each handmade blade varies a bit Swordbreaker only weight: approx. 1458 g Blade length: 74.5cm Width at hand guard: 16 mm Handle length total: 19.5cm POB: 15cm from hand guard 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 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
The fittings of the Li General Song Jian is entirely hand-carved. The blade end is adorned with a drum-shaped circular Tunkou. The seal inscription is inlaid on one blade side, surrounded by a four-petal flower-shaped guard with a rolled edge. The mace pommel takes on a clawed angular shape. Scabbard & Handle Hardwood handle and scabbard. The chosen hardwood is dense enough to sink in water. It is finely textured and has a mirror finish when polished, making it valuable as an ornamental wood. The handle is engraved with diagonal spiral patterns. Both the scabbard end and tip are secured by brass fittings. 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. |
Song General Li Gang
Original Li General Song Jian (swordbreaker) collected in Fu Jian Museun, China