Imperial Luster sword
Original price was: $9,800.00.$6,800.00Current price is: $6,800.00.
Specifications
Overall Length: 39.8″ (101 cm)
Blade Length: 30.3″ (77 cm) (with visible hamon temper line)
Handle Length: 7.9″ (20 cm) (including mountings)
Blade Width: 1.4″ (3.5 cm)
Blade Thickness: 0.35″ (0.9 cm) (distally tapered)
Blade Steel: Premium Feather-Pattern Damascus Steel
Scabbard: Solid Wood Core Wrapped in Genuine Stingray Leather
Fittings: Hand-Engraved Brass with 24K Gold Gilding
Weight: 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
Imperial-Quality Reproduction
This sword faithfully recreates a high-ranking Qing Dynasty official’s ceremonial saber from the Qianlong era (1735-1796), representing the pinnacle of 18th-century Chinese metallurgy and decorative arts.
Craftsmanship Details
BLADE
Hand-forged using ancient sandwich-construction techniques with feather-pattern Damascus steel
Traditional clay-tempering (yakiba visible) for optimal edge retention
Mirror-polished by master swordsmiths
FITTINGS
Solid brass hand-chased with imperial motifs
24K mercury gilding (historical accuracy guaranteed)
Ruby-inlaid pommel (optional)
SCABBARD
Carved hardwood core wrapped in genuine stingray skin
Gold-washed suspension rings
Key Selling Points
✔️ Museum-grade reproduction – Based on Palace Museum archival specimens
✔️ 1:1 historical accuracy – Consulted with Qing arms scholar Dr. Liang Wei (Cambridge)
✔️ Investment-worthy – Only 8 pieces annually commissioned
“The gilded phoenix motifs mirror those on Qianlong’s own armor, while the stingray skin replicates the original sea-trade luxury materials used for imperial gifts.”
Technical Specifications
Metric Imperial
Overall: 101cm 39.8″
Blade: 77cm 30.3″ (Hamon visible)
Weight: 2kg 4.4 lbs
HRC: 58-60 Differential tempering
| Weight | 2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 101 cm |
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