Folded Pattern Steel Tang Dao – Redwood Handle & Scabbard

Handmade in Longquan, Zhejiang, this Tang-style Chinese Dao combines a quenched, unsharpened folded-pattern steel blade with a supplier-listed redwood handle, matching wooden scabbard, and understated alloy fittings. Its long, nearly straight saber profile offers a clean presentation for responsible adult collection, cultural display, photography, gifting, supervised stage presentation, and controlled non-contact forms.

Key Features

• Folded-pattern steel blade: Supplier-listed folded steel construction with a dark, understated surface presentation. Exact steel composition and layer count are not specified.
• Quenched and unsharpened: The blade has undergone quenching and is supplied without a sharpened cutting edge.
• Tang Dao profile: A long, nearly straight Chinese single-edged saber form with an angular point.
• Coordinated wood presentation: Supplier-listed redwood is used for both the handle and matching scabbard.
• Alloy fittings: Compact metal fittings complement the restrained red-brown wood finish.
• Longquan origin: Newly manufactured in Longquan, Zhejiang, China.

Specifications

Measurement note: Inch values have been normalized from the supplied metric measurements. Handmade production batches may show minor dimensional and surface-pattern variation.

Materials and Construction

The blade is supplier-listed as folded pattern steel, a modern folded-steel construction sometimes described by suppliers as “Damascus steel in China.” This listing does not represent the blade as historical crucible Damascus or claim a particular alloy combination, fold count, hardness, or metallurgical performance.

The blade has undergone quenching and is supplied with an unsharpened edge. Internal tang construction has not been specified, so the product is not represented as full tang. Both the handle and scabbard are supplier-listed as redwood, although the exact botanical wood species has not been provided.

Tang-Style Design

The long, nearly straight saber profile draws inspiration from Chinese Tang-style sword aesthetics. This is a newly manufactured interpretation rather than a museum-certified reproduction of a specific historical artifact.

Longquan Craft Context

Longquan sword forging is included in China’s national intangible cultural heritage list. This reference describes the regional craft tradition and does not represent this individual sword as government-certified or independently authenticated.

Designed For

• Responsible adult collection and cultural display
• Collector presentation, photography, and gifting
• Supervised stage presentation
• Controlled non-contact forms after inspection

Package Includes

• 1 × Folded Pattern Steel Tang Dao
• 1 × Matching supplier-listed redwood scabbard
• 1 × Cotton sword storage bag

Wooden display stand and other photographic props are not included. Inclusion of any decorative cord shown in photographs is not specified.

Inspection Before Display or Forms

• Confirm that the guard, handle, pommel, and other fittings are secure.
• Inspect the blade and scabbard for shipping damage, moisture, or corrosion.
• Confirm that the scabbard retains the sword securely before carrying it.
• Even though the edge is unsharpened, avoid contact with the point and metal edges.
• Use only in a large, controlled area away from people, animals, and breakable objects.

Care Instructions

• Wipe the blade dry after handling.
• Apply a thin coat of neutral mineral oil to the steel surface.
• Avoid fingerprints, prolonged moisture, salt, acids, and harsh cleaners.
• Wipe the wood surfaces with a clean, soft cloth and keep them dry.
• Inspect the sword periodically during long-term storage.
• Store securely where children and unauthorized users cannot access it.

Safety and Legal Notice

Intended for responsible adult ownership. An unsharpened steel sword can still cause injury through its point, weight, or impact. Do not use for contact sparring, target cutting, uncontrolled swinging, or self-defense. The buyer is responsible for complying with local ownership, transport, import, storage, and display regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the blade sharpened?

No. The blade is supplied with an unsharpened edge.

Is this historical Damascus steel?

No such claim is made. The material is described as modern folded pattern steel. Exact steel composition and layer count are not specified.

Is this a full-tang sword?

Tang construction has not been confirmed, so this product is not represented as full tang.

Is the wood genuine rosewood?

The supplier lists the handle and scabbard material as redwood. The exact botanical species has not been provided, so no rosewood or mahogany species claim is made.

Is the decorative yellow cord included?

A decorative cord may appear in product imagery, but it is not included in the supplied accessory specification. Confirm availability before ordering if required.

Is the display stand included?

No. The package includes the sword, matching scabbard, and cotton storage bag only.

Is this an exact Tang Dynasty reproduction?

No. It is a newly manufactured Tang-style Chinese Dao inspired by historical aesthetics.

Why Choose LOONGSWORD

LOONGSWORD presents newly manufactured Chinese swords from Longquan, Zhejiang, with clearly documented materials, measurements, package contents, and care guidance.