Dragon Sparrow Hidden Hilt Dao
Dragon Sparrow hidden hilt Dao - Northern Dynasties (386 - 589 AD)
Dragon Sparrow is a gem. You feel it the moment you hold Dragon Sparrow in your hand. From the thick chiseled pattern steel blade, unique hidden hilt, smooth teak tapered scabbard, solid brass scabbard mount, to the precision cast Dragon Sparrow bronze ring, every thing about this compaq sword is a statement of quiet luxury.
Total weight: 1354 g (3 lb)
Sword only weight: 830 g (1 lb. 13.3 oz)
Blade Length: 65 cm (25.6")
Total Handle Length: 18 cm (7")
Hidden Handle Length: 13.3 cm (5.2")
Total Length without ring: 83 cm (32.7")
Total Length including ring: 87 cm (34.3")
Width at hand guard: 26.5 mm
Width at the tip: 19.5 mm
Thickness at hand guard: 7.5 mm
Thickness at the tip: 3.5 mm
Point of balance from end of wood handle: 15 cm (6")
Blade cross section profile: rectangular spine with acute triangular cross profile,
Blade length wide profile: straight blade with 130.5 degree chiseled tip.
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
Dragon Sparrow hidden hilt Dao - Northern Dynasties (386 - 589 AD)
Dragon Sparrow is a gem. You feel it the moment you hold Dragon Sparrow in your hand. From the thick chiseled pattern steel blade, unique hidden hilt, smooth teak tapered scabbard, solid brass scabbard mount, to the precision cast Dragon Sparrow bronze ring, every thing about this compaq sword is a statement of quiet luxury.
Dragon Sparrow is a reproduction of a hidden hilt Dao, first appeared during the Northern Dynasties (386–589 AD). Very few such swords exist today and LK Chen had the rare opportunity to base the design on an intact specimen. Some speculate the distinctive hidden hilt feature was designed to minimized the chance that the sword fell out of the scabbard when riding a galloping horse.
The double hung loop scabbard was influenced by Sassanian sabers and this sword mark the transition from Warring State - Han Dynasty single buckle system to double loop system that hang the sword from a leather waist belt in a 45 degree angle, make it easy to draw the sword out of the scabbard when on horse back.
Superior heat treatment: Superior heat treatment. Hardness 58 HRC. Sturdy blade rebounds to true after bending, Cut bamboo with ease.
Hand polish to smooth soft shine and sword sharp edge.
Fittings
Precision cast brass Dragon Sparrow Ring Pommel. Solid brass handle and scabbard fittings.
Scabbard
High quality teak scabbard.
Fit and finish
We perfected the fit and finish of our swords and the assembly is meticulously performed by our senior craft masters. It takes one whole working day for a craftsman to assemble our swords.
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| Edge | Sharp |
| Bestseller | No |
