Chinese Zhanmadao Sword

Equipped with a T10 steel blade, which is a modern, highly refined, iron base-steel alloyed with a high on average 1.0% carbon content, along with small amounts of tungsten, manganese and silicon. 

T10 is one of the highest carbon content modern steels used for sword-smithing and arguably the best combat sword-making steel available, certainly forming a very lethal foundational core to this Chinese greatsword. Blade characteristics include a hard, tough, reliable & wear-resistant cutting edge, along with desirable blade resilience and good elasticity.

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 sword’s blade.

Completed with a red-rosewood scabbard, solid brass fittings, and a matching red-rosewood handle, forming a traditional, practical and effective hand-grip. 

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

Key Features:

• T10 sword blade – hard & tough, reliable cutting edge, along with good blade elasticity and desirable resilience. 
• Genuine clay tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon.
• Large sword – a curved greatsword deployed as a horse chopper sword and intended for wide open battlefields.
• Generous two handed sword handle – facilitates unhindered weapon manoeuvring and massive power. 
• Single edged sword blade – primary cutting edge, with full structural strength blade spine.
• Battle ready sword – balanced cutting, slashing and thrusting great sword. 

Zhanmadao Specifications:

• Note: Stand in photos is for demonstration purposes only and NOT included.
• Overall length: 118cm.
• Handle length: 40cm.
• Blade length: 68cm.
• Blade width: 3.8cm. 
• Blade thickness: 0.8cm. 
• Blade material: T10 steel sword blade.
• Tempering: Genuine clay-tempered sword blade, with visible Hamon.
• Blade hardness: 60HRC.
• Handle material: Red Rosewood.
• Scabbard material: Red Rosewood.
• Sword fittings material: Brass, hand-engraved illustrations.
• Tang: Full tang sword. 
• Weight with/without scabbard: 2.24kg / 1.57kg. 
• Included: Certificate of authenticity.
• Item: Chinese horse cutter sword.