Taotie Jian Longsword
Rooted deeply in Chinese culture going back to the Neolithic age and first finding expression during the Shang and Zhou dynasties as a monster mask on bronze ritual vessels, the legend of the taotie still manifests in modern cutlery on eating utensils and plates. The Taotie (gluttonous monster) consumes permissively and according to myth eventually human flesh. Punished by the gods for his overindulgence, as a warning to others the gods took away his body and jaw so all he can do was eat constantly, leaving nothing but a head and gaping mouth.
Overall: 131cm
Blade Length: 96cm
Handle Length: 32cm
Weight: 1077g
Point of Balance: 15cm
Blade Steel: 5160
Blade Edge: Sharp
All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.
Specification | Overall: 131cm All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece. |
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Edge | Sharp |
Bestseller | No |
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