{"product_id":"aomei-tang-jian","title":"Aomei Tang Jian – Twisted Damascus Steel \u0026 Three-Tone Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAomei Tang Jian\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Chinese Tang-style straight sword distinguished by its hand-forged Damascus patterned steel blade and plum-blossom brass fittings. Gold-tone flowers, silver-tone branches and dark antique-bronze tones complement the reddish-brown wooden scabbard. A matching reddish-brown handle completes the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwisted Damascus patterned steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is hand forged from Damascus patterned steel (百炼大马花纹钢), twisted during the forging process, then finely ground by hand. The resulting flowing steel pattern gives each blade its own visual character. It is supplied \u003cstrong\u003eunsharpened\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlum-blossom fittings and wooden scabbard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass fittings are finely carved and carefully ground, with a traditional three-tone surface finish in gold, silver and antique-bronze tones. Raised plum blossoms and branches decorate the guard and matching fittings. The scabbard is made from \u003cem\u003eDipteryx odorata\u003c\/em\u003e wood (香二翅豆).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall length with scabbard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.76 in \/ 101 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSword length without scabbard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.98 in \/ 99 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.74 in \/ 73 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.45 in \/ 24 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.26 in \/ 3.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28 in \/ 0.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight with scabbard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.57 lb \/ 1.62 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight without scabbard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.03 lb \/ 0.92 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamascus patterned steel (百炼大马花纹钢)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlade craft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand forged, twisted during forging and finely ground by hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEdge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnsharpened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFittings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinely carved and carefully ground brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFitting finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional three-tone finish in gold, silver and antique-bronze tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScabbard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDipteryx odorata wood (香二翅豆)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements and weights are approximate. Wood grain, blade pattern and hand-finished details may vary between individual pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Aomei Tang Jian sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne matching wooden scabbard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne black fabric sword bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe display stand shown in the photographs is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the blade clean and dry, and apply a light protective oil after handling. Wipe the decorative fittings gently with a soft, dry cloth; avoid abrasive polishing that could damage the surface finish. Keep moisture away from the wooden scabbard. Intended for adult collection and display. Handle the pointed blade carefully, even though the edges are unsharpened; do not attempt bending, cutting or contact practice. Store securely away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LOONGSWORD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50352073441557,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1785\/2745\/files\/aomei-tang-jian-full-view.jpg?v=1793522398","url":"https:\/\/www.chinesesword.store\/en-de\/products\/aomei-tang-jian","provider":"Chinese Sword store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}