The design of this jian sword pays homage to the renowned ‘Yongle’ sword, inspired by the heroics of Emperor Yongle during the third Ming Dynasty (1402-1424). It was Emperor Yongle who orchestrated the monumental move of the Chinese Capital City from Nanjing to its present location in Beijing. This sword boasts a distinctive lion face design and features fittings adorned with a fusion of Chinese and Tibetan-style design motifs.
The blade is a striking eight-sided marvel, meticulously crafted from highly polished twisted-grained forge folded steel, expertly clay-tempered to reveal a visibly intricate folding pattern. The authentic hamon graces the blade all the way to its tip, exemplifying its exceptional craftsmanship.
The scabbard is a testament to artistry in itself, fashioned from imported ebony wood and embellished with top-quality brass fittings. Created with the precision and finesse characteristic of Ming Royal swordsmiths, this sword showcases exquisite workmanship, exudes an opulent Hunpu style, and captures the essence of noble elegance.
Chinese Sword – Ming Dynasty Emperor YongLe’s Jian
- Folded Steel Clay Tempered Eight-Side Twisted-Grained Blade
Key Features:
- Emperor YongLe’s Jian (剑) Sword, Ming Dynasty, China
- Eight-sided twisted-grained folded steel clay-tempered blade
- Full tang, meticulously hand-polished
- Beautiful grain pattern (HADA) with visible layers, featuring a genuine hamon
- Distinguished by a top-quality brass lion face design guard and brass fittings
- The handle and scabbard are masterfully crafted from imported ebony wood
- Includes a complimentary sword bag
Jian (剑) Size:
- Overall length: 95 cm
- Blade length: 65 cm
- Blade width: 45 cm
- Blade thickness: 1 cm
- Weight: 2.6 kg
- Net weight: 1.85 kg”
