Chinese Ring Sword

Why the 9 ring sword? It’s mostly about control of the weapon. 

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 was 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. 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. 

Purple copper in-laid into the blade’s spine and finished with beautiful hand-carved purple copper fittings, this high value ornamental and ceremonial sword is finished with a calming Autumn theme and color scheme.

Sure to match any longsword duel with surprising prowess, this long two handed broadsword is a formidable and deadly weapon and work of art. 

Key Features:

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

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 + purple copper in-laid into the spine. 
• Handle material: Yellow pear wood wrapped with high quality winding rope.
• Scabbard material: Genuine leather scabbard. 
• Sword ring & fittings material: Pure purple copper – hand carved
• Fuller sword: Double blood-grooves on both sides of the blade. 
• Weight: 4kg (including scabbard weight).
• Theme: Autumn. 
• Item: Chinese broadsword.