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Khitan Liao straight Dao
辽契丹直刀
This is a single-handed curved saber used by the Khitan people during the Liao Dynasty, and it is also the first Liao saber product on the market to date. This Khitan Dao is closely modeled after an antique Liao Dynasty straight Dao in AoFI’s collection.
The blade of this Liao single-handed Dao is straight, slightly thinner and upward-curved near the tip. Compared with the single-handed Dao of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Liao Dao appears to be more sturdy, with some ancient Dao having a thickness of up to 10mm, featuring a sturdy blade and designed as a cutting sword for an era of sophisticated heavy armor.
During the frequent wars of the Song, Liao, Xi Xia and Jin dynasties, weapons from various countries had mutual influences. Even one type of fittings was mixed and used on swords, sabers, or swordbreakers, demonstrating a utilitarian approach of achieving maximum effectiveness at minimal cost.
The common guard styles for the Liao Dao include the cross-shaped guard (which is also common on swordbreaker in the same peiod) and peach-like guard, which also often seen on Song sabers. The handle of the Dao has a relatively simple design compared to the handle of the Liao swordbreaker, and the most common design is the U-form pommel, which is consistent with the handle design of the Liao swordbreaker.
辽契丹直刀
This is a single-handed curved saber used by the Khitan people during the Liao Dynasty, and it is also the first Liao saber product on the market to date. This Khitan Dao is closely modeled after an antique Liao Dynasty straight Dao in AoFI’s collection.
The blade of this Liao single-handed Dao is straight, slightly thinner and upward-curved near the tip. Compared with the single-handed Dao of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Liao Dao appears to be more sturdy, with some ancient Dao having a thickness of up to 10mm, featuring a sturdy blade and designed as a cutting sword for an era of sophisticated heavy armor.
During the frequent wars of the Song, Liao, Xi Xia and Jin dynasties, weapons from various countries had mutual influences. Even one type of fittings was mixed and used on swords, sabers, or swordbreakers, demonstrating a utilitarian approach of achieving maximum effectiveness at minimal cost.
The common guard styles for the Liao Dao include the cross-shaped guard (which is also common on swordbreaker in the same peiod) and peach-like guard, which also often seen on Song sabers. The handle of the Dao has a relatively simple design compared to the handle of the Liao swordbreaker, and the most common design is the U-form pommel, which is consistent with the handle design of the Liao swordbreaker.
Specifications
All measurements are approximations Each handmade blade varies a bit Sword only weight: approx. 1.05 kg Blade length: 71cm Width at hand guard: 32 mm Blade thickness: 10 mm at the guard Handle length total: 18cm POB: 18cm from hand guard Steel option 1 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 Steel option 2 GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel (Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 spring steel) Element Content (%)——60Si2MnA——AISI/SAE 5160 Carbon——————————0.54-0.64———0.52-0.59 Silicon——————————1.50-2.00—————≤0.4 Manganese———————0.70-1.0—————0.70-1.00 Phosphorus————————≤0.035———— ≤0.025 Sulfur———————————≤0.035—————≤0.025 Chromium—————————≤0.35—————0.70-1.0 Nickel———————————≤0.35——————≤0.25 Vanadium————————0.080-0.16—————0.0 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
Precision cast brass fittings. (Blackened treatment available). Historic authentic peach-like guard and U-form pommel. All with croll-like patterns design. Pommel secured by peening. Scabbard & Handle Khitan military Dao handle is eggplant-like instead of being straight. The front section of the handle is narrow while the tail end is heavy, in order to achieve a better balance point. Top quality Lapacho hardwood scabbard and handle, is incredibly durable. Lacquered with imitated black urushi. (unlacquered scabbard available) 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. Blade with magnese steel: 275€ (Event Price 236€) Blade with patterned steel: 325€ Other wishes on materials or additional engraving on blade are available. |
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