The most valuable part of any sword however is its blade, with this 1095 steel sword blade certainly forming a high quality foundational core of this Guan Yu weapon.
1095 high carbon steel is one of the highest carbon content steels used for swordsmithing. Arguably the best steel available for Katana sword making, characteristics include a very reliable, hard and sharp battle edge, along with excellent blade elasticity and resilience, which 1095, being technically a higher carbon content spring steel, is renowned for.
Certainly a practical and highly versatile open-field Guan Dao weapon.
Key Features:
- 1095 steel sword blade – hard, reliable cutting edge, along with excellent blade elasticity & resilience.
- Versatile weapon – capable thrusting, slashing and lopping blade.
- Quality fittings, handle and blade materials.
- Fully functional, sharp and a battle ready polearm.
Guan Yu Spear Specifications:
- Overall length: 147cm.
- Blade length: 70.5cm.
- Handle length: 76cm.
- Blade material: 1095 high carbon steel.
- Handle material: Natural Rosewood.
- Fittings material: Steel.
- Total weight: 1.9kg (after packing).
- Item: Chinese halberd.