9 Ring Sword

When the broadsword is erected, the rings hang down with the sword’s center of gravity off-set in the direction of the hand, for the purpose of the hand having full control of the sword. When slashing or attacking with force, the rings move forward with inertia and thus the center of gravity is changed, shifting towards the direction of the cutting blade-head, and thus increasing the slashing power and the blade’s lethality.

Additionally, when parrying (deflecting an opponent’s blade), the Chinese ring sword causes damage to the deflected blade, which is forced to pass the 9 rings unhindered, but nevertheless dulling & damaging the opponent’s blade edge. The rings are also noisy and distracting, especially if colorful tassels are attached to the rings, which work to draw an opponent’s eye to the usually bright yellow or red tassel, rather than the deadly Chinese sword blade. 

A bonus to all of this ingenuity, the number 9 in Chinese culture is considered lucky and promoted longevity. 

The construct is a folded Damascus steel sword blade, encapsulating the very best blade-smithing technologies of two regions, mainland Asia and the Middle-East. Blade characteristics include a razor sharp battle edge, with excellent blade elasticity and resilience, which are attributes renowned of both folded and Damascus steel sword blades. 

Lavishly finished with pure copper, in-laid into the blade’s spine, and fitted with pure copper sword fittings – of which are hand carved artworks, this weapon certainly commands a high ceremonial and ornamental sword value. 

Sure to match any open-field weapon with surprising prowess and ingenuity, this long two handed broadsword is definitely a unique and formidable and deadly weapon of war. 

Key Features:

• Folded Damascus sword blade – unmatched razor sharp combat blade, along with renowned blade elasticity and resilience against damage. 
• Sacred & decorative sword – pure copper inlaid blade spine, and hand carved pure copper fittings. 
• Extra long two handed sword handle – generates huge power and unhindered weapon manoeuvring.
• Single edge sword blade – primary cutting edge with full structural strength spine. 
• Unique nine ring sword – shifting center of gravity & passive secondary weapon. 
• Battle ready and a deadly Chinese war sword.
• Genuine leather scabbard included. 

9 Ring Sword Specifications:

• Overall length: 150cm.
• Blade length: 72cm.
• Handle length: 76cm.
• Width of blade: 9.5cm (at widest point); 6.8cm (at narrowest point). 
• Blade material: Folded Damascus steel + pure copper in-laid into the spine. 
• Handle material: Yellow pear-wood, wrapped with high quality winding rope.
• Sword ring & fittings material: Pure copper – hand carved
• Fuller sword: Double blood-grooves on both sides of the blade. 
• Weight: 4kg (including scabbard weight).
• Theme: Autumn.
• Scabbard material: Genuine leather scabbard. 
• Item: Chinese broadsword.