{"product_id":"longyao-tai-chi-jian","title":"Longyao Tai Chi Jian – Rigid Patterned Steel with Brass Fittings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe LOONGSWORD Longyao Tai Chi Jian combines a hand-forged patterned steel blade, finely carved brass fittings and a \u003cem\u003eDipteryx odorata\u003c\/em\u003e wood scabbard. Dragon and Yin-Yang motifs, warm wood tones and an antiqued metal finish give this modern Chinese straight sword a distinctive presentation for collection, cultural display and controlled solo Tai Chi forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFour-faceted rigid blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterned steel blade is hand forged and carefully ground by hand into a four-faceted profile. It is supplied unsharpened. \u003cstrong\u003eThe blade is rigid. Do not attempt to bend it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarved brass and wooden scabbard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass fittings are finely carved, polished and finished with an antiqued appearance. Dragon relief, cloud scrolls and Yin-Yang details appear across the guard and coordinated scabbard fittings. The scabbard is made from \u003cem\u003eDipteryx odorata\u003c\/em\u003e wood and has a reddish-brown appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length with scabbard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.55 in \/ 103 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSword length without scabbard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38.19 in \/ 97 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.92 in \/ 76 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.09 in \/ 18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.42 in \/ 3.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28 in \/ 0.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight with scabbard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 3.75 lb \/ 1.7 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSword weight without scabbard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2.20 lb \/ 1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-forged patterned steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade profile and finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour-faceted, carefully ground by hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRigid; do not bend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnsharpened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinely carved brass, polished and antiqued\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScabbard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDipteryx odorata\u003c\/em\u003e wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements and weights are approximate. Steel grain, wood tone and the antiqued finish may vary slightly between pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Longyao Tai Chi 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\u003eThe display stand shown in the photographs is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade dry after handling and apply a light coat of protective oil before storage. Keep the wooden scabbard dry, and clean the antiqued brass gently with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive polishing. Intended for adult collection, cultural display and controlled solo martial arts forms. Do not bend the blade or use it for cutting or contact practice. Unsharpened steel can still cause injury; handle carefully and keep away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LOONGSWORD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50340556898581,"sku":null,"price":232.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1785\/2745\/files\/longyao-tai-chi-jian-full-view.jpg?v=1793198571","url":"https:\/\/www.chinesesword.store\/products\/longyao-tai-chi-jian","provider":"Chinese Sword store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}