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Yan Ling Dao "Jing Ming V" (Marshal Grade · angular style)
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Yan Ling Dao "Jing Ming V" (Marshal Grade · angular style)
锦鸣五型 · 雁翎刀 (方式)
The Yan Ling Dao is a symbol of the transition from the Chinese straight blade Dao to a curved Dao. It is a type of ancient Chinese sword worn at the waist (Yao Dao, 腰刀) that resembles the feathers tip of a wild goose, hence the name "Yan Ling Dao".
Most of the surviving Yan Ling Dao were produced in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. The manufacturing level of the late Ming Yanling Dao was the highest, which may be related to the frequent wars at that time and the increasing reliance on weapons.
The Yan Ling Dao combines the advantages of a straight sword and a curved sword, is usually held with single hand, and weighs around 1.5 kg, making it flexible and suitable for combat.
The blade of the Yanling Dao was usually over 70 cm long, and the thickest part of the back of the blade was about 1 cm. The back 3/4 of the blade were relatively straight, making it suitable for cutting with great force. The blade began to curve and the tip of the blade was raised at the front 1/3 of the blade for practical combat of carv. 15-20 cm of the blade has a double edge till the tip, which is often thickened enhencing the thruting ability for piercing armor.
The solid and elegant Yan Ling Dao "Jing Ming V" refers to an original Ming period high-rank official Dao. This is a practical used Dao shape with relative light and thin blade with two thin fullers, adding with typical Ming, Qing bamboo joint -like blade back 竹节背 and so-called "loach-back" 泥鳅背 Ming type fittings on scabbard.
锦鸣五型 · 雁翎刀 (方式)
The Yan Ling Dao is a symbol of the transition from the Chinese straight blade Dao to a curved Dao. It is a type of ancient Chinese sword worn at the waist (Yao Dao, 腰刀) that resembles the feathers tip of a wild goose, hence the name "Yan Ling Dao".
Most of the surviving Yan Ling Dao were produced in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. The manufacturing level of the late Ming Yanling Dao was the highest, which may be related to the frequent wars at that time and the increasing reliance on weapons.
The Yan Ling Dao combines the advantages of a straight sword and a curved sword, is usually held with single hand, and weighs around 1.5 kg, making it flexible and suitable for combat.
The blade of the Yanling Dao was usually over 70 cm long, and the thickest part of the back of the blade was about 1 cm. The back 3/4 of the blade were relatively straight, making it suitable for cutting with great force. The blade began to curve and the tip of the blade was raised at the front 1/3 of the blade for practical combat of carv. 15-20 cm of the blade has a double edge till the tip, which is often thickened enhencing the thruting ability for piercing armor.
The solid and elegant Yan Ling Dao "Jing Ming V" refers to an original Ming period high-rank official Dao. This is a practical used Dao shape with relative light and thin blade with two thin fullers, adding with typical Ming, Qing bamboo joint -like blade back 竹节背 and so-called "loach-back" 泥鳅背 Ming type fittings on scabbard.
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 varies a bit Sword only weight: approx. 770 g Blade length: 70cm Width at hand guard: 35 mm Blade thickness: 7 mm at the guard Handle length total: 15cm POB: 15cm 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
The fittings of Yan Ling Dao "Jing Ming V" (Elite Grade · angular style) are entirely hand-carved. (Blackened treatment available) Pommel secured by peening. Scabbard & Handle Top quality Lapacho hardwood scabbard and handle, is incredibly durable. Scabbard wrapping with carefully selected real ray-skin. (color can be changed) Handle wrapped with rope according to ancient methods. 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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Horse teeth composite folded steel blade
Fittings detail of Yan Ling Dao "Jing Ming V"(Marshal Grade · angular style)