Chinese Short Sword

Wootz steel is one of the highest carbon content modern steels used for sword-smithing, typically containing around 1.7% carbon and is classified as an ultra-high carbon steel. Arguably the best combat sword-making steel available, Wootz steel assuredly forms a very lethal foundational core to this Chinese Dao sword. Blade attributes include an extremely tough & hard, durable, razor sharp cutting edge, along with excellent blade elasticity and renowned resilience. 

Further promoting perfection, is the very difficult process of clay-tempering the blade. This process precisely facilitates hardening of the blade’s edge, while leaving the blade’s core and spine softer and thus resilient. Definitely a marker of advanced sword-making technology and visibly identifiable on this curved shortsword blade. 

Completed with an Ebony hardwood scabbard, along with brass sword fittings – with many decorations plated in genuine gold & silver, and a matching Ebony hardwood handle, forming a traditional, practical and effective hand-grip.

This Dao weapon is sharp and deadly, and is executed with fine craftsmanship. It’s highly collectable, a treasure to own and a formidable Chinese war sword to use. 

Key Features:

• Wootz sword blade – very uncommon & beautiful, with similar traits to a Damascus steel sword blade, although Wootz notably contains a significantly higher carbon content than Damascus. 
• Genuine clay tempered blade, with a visible Hamon.
• Premium quality fittings, handle and scabbard materials.
• Hand-and-a-half sword handle – use this weapon with one or two hands, unhindered, and with good power.
• Single edged short sword – primary battle edge, with full structural strength spine.
• Curved sword blade – balanced & versatile, cutting, slashing and thrusting small sword. 
• Sharp and fully functional, battle ready sword.

 Short Sword Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall length: 77cm.
• Handle length: 19cm.
• Blade length: 52cm.
• Blade width: 3.8cm.
• Blade thickness: 0.7cm.
• Blade material: Wootz steel sword blade. 
• Hardness: 60HRC.
• Handle material: Ebony hardwood. 
• Scabbard material: Ebony hardwood.
• Sword and scabbard fittings material: Brass, with many decorations plated in genuine gold & silver. 
• Fuller sword: Double blood-grooves on both sides of the blade. 
• Tang: Full tang sword. 
• Weight with/without scabbard: 1.45kg / 0.8kg.
• Included: Certificate of authenticity.
• Item: Traditional Chinese sword.