Chinese Swords

Being the instruments of potential lethality, swords need to be treated with respect and care. Recreated from the swords of the great kings, the Chinese swords represent the glorious art of swordmaking that beautifully illustrates the skills of the swordsmiths of Imperial China.

The Chinese swords are usually adorned with beautiful and exquisite gold and silver inlay on the scabbard that is reminiscent of artistic motifs and art of the Warring States Period. The dao, or other single-edged swords are typical of Chinese art of swordmaking. The gold-gilded motifs of dragons on the fittings rendered in the archaic and ancient style represent the ancient Chinese glory. These stylistic dragon motifs are frequently appear used on the jades and bronze vessels of swords.

The Chinese art of sword making involves sophisticated methods of forging and heat treating predated. Beautiful and functional laminating and folding patterns perfectly blended with elegant shapes and mataerial durability are the focal points of all ancient Chinese swords. The swords are often hand forged and they are laminated and folded with good patterning on the blades.

The basic types of straight bladed swords used in China include:

• Wu Jian or "Martial Sword" that is fairly long and heavy.
• Wen Jian or "Scholar's Sword" is substantially lighter and primarily carried for self- defense.

Ancient Swords

The sword is called the "gentleman of all weapons" and have originated mainly from ancient military weapons. During past ages, warriors heavily relied on their swords, thus ensuring the best design for the job. The movement of ancient swords are extremely brisk, agile, graceful and natural in action. These weapon had been widely used throughout the ancient cultures during war and their movements are flexible, as well as variable.

Ancient swords come up with some of the most practical and beautiful styles. All these styles are surviving in museums and private collections that represent effective designs. These ancient swords are finely crafted and elaborately reproduced out of high quality materials and are strong enough to be used, but are normally for display only.

Samurai Swords

The Samurai sword has long been considered the symbol of old Japan and have defined the warrior for thousands of years. It stands for the power, ethics, duty, and self defense of a class of people that have shaped the face of civilization on this planet. The Samurai sword is indeed a beautiful work of art as well as a formidable weapon and the skill, exercise, mental development and sheer pleasure of owning this sword is unique.

The actual process of creating genuine Samurai swords is very important, along with the quality of the steel, which determines the caliber of the blade. Each sword is individually hand forged, heat treated, polished and mounted, therefore no two swords are the same. Each one has individual characteristics that differentiate it from others swords, even it the style is same.

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Katana

Katana (Japanese sword)

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