Qing Dynasty broadsword - Liuyedao Tiger Head, Rigid sharpened

This Qing dynasty broadsword, with a rigid blade made of finely engraved steel, has a high quality finish.

Its scabbard is covered with braided straps in imitation leather, the braiding technique used is called intrecciato.
It is sublimated with black ornaments in the shape of a tiger's head which are perfectly and discreetly integrated into the scabbard.
Its kojiri (reinforcement at the end of the scabbard) and its guard in the shape of a tiger biting the blade and the scabbard, gives it character and embellishes the whole.

Its handle is covered with a thin rope, which surrounds it on all its length.
It is finished with a black metal decoration.

Its blade, giving it its Liuyedao style (or willow leaf broadsword, commonly used as a secondary military weapon for cavalry and infantry during the Ming and Qing dynasties) has a moderate curve along its length.
This reduces the thrust capacity, while increasing the cutting power.
It is beautifully engraved along its entire length, right to the beginning of the " sharpness " of the blade.

This broadsword comes with its own storage case so you can preserve it for years.
Remember, to increase the life of your broadsword , you must treat the steel well!
We recommend that you bring a blade cleaning kit and a whetstone if you do any cutting with your weapon.

Characteristics :

Blade :

• Composition of the blade : Steel
• Blade length : 72 cm
• Blade thickness : 5 mm
• Blade width : 3.5 cm

Scabbard :

• Metal and imitation leather scabbard "intrecciato" style
• Length of the scabbard : 74.5 cm
• Weight with scabbard : 1.650 kg
• Weight without scabbard : 1.260 kg

Handle and guard :

• Black metal guard in the shape of a tiger head biting the blade
• Guard size : 6.5 cm (height), 8cm (length) and 3.5cm (width)
• Balance point, from the guard (+/- ½ cm) : about 14 cm
• Handle covered with a thin black rope
• Handle size : 26.5 cm
• Handle diameter : 3.5 cm

Total lengths :

• Total length without scabbard : 101.5 cm
• Total length with scabbard : 105 cm

The characteristics mentioned above are given as an indication and are not contractual.
Technical information is subject to change and may vary according to availability.