Chinese Shortsword

As well as the excellent resilience, the blade holds a hard and reliable battle edge which again is extremely resistant against combat associated damage such as chipping. 

Completed with a beautiful Rosewood matching handle and scabbard, the Chinese broadsword feels great to use and has a classic oriental aesthetic. Very deadly, collectable and a unique Chinese war sword. 

Key Features:

• High manganese steel blade (spring steel) – hard, reliable edge with excellent natural blade elasticity and resilience. 
• Long two handed sword handle – generates great power & facilitates unhindered weapon maneuvering. 
• Single edged sword blade – primary battle edge with full structural strength blade spine. 
• Straight sword blade – versatile cutting and thrusting weapon. 
• Scabbard included. 

Chinese Shortsword Specifications:

• Blade material: High manganese steel (spring steel). 
• Hardness: 58 HRC. 
• Sword fittings material: Zinc alloy. 
• Handle material: Rosewood. 
• Overall length: 97cm.
• Blade length: 60cm.
• Width of blade: 4.6cm (at widest point). 
• Thickness of blade: 0.7cm.
• Handle length: 31cm. 
• Fuller sword: Single blood-groove on both sides of the blade. 
• Scabbard material: Rosewood. 
• Craft: Hand forged and crafted. 
• Weight: 1.85kg (including scabbard weight); 1.3kg (sword weight only). 
• Item: Chinese broad sword.