Chinese Qilin Kirin Qing Dao Sword Damascus Folded Steel Hand Polish Blade

The qilin (Chinese: 麒麟), is a propitious beast in ancient Chinese mythology, with the shape of a deer, tail of an ox, a single horn and scales all over its body, said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. Qilin is a specific type of the lin mythological family of one-horned beasts, it is a symbol of kindness and harmony. Generally, the Dao is a sword with a curved and single-edged blade and is highly regarded as one of the most favored props for the classic Chinese martial arts, it is mainly used for chopping and slicing through targets. This Qilin Dao sword is made of Damascus folded steel with hand polishing. The sheath and handle are black ebony wood. Each metal fitting is made of pure brass look with Qilin designs and patterns.

Chinese Qilin Kirin Qing Dao Sword Damascus Folded Steel Hand Polish Blade Features:

• HanBon Forge Chinese Dao Sword
• Damascus Folded Steel 
• Beautiful grain pattern (HADA) with visible layers
• Heated treated and oil quenched blade
• Traditional hand polishing
• Double bo-hi on both sides
• Black ebony sheath
• Pure brass guard, habaki and matching fittings
• Free sword bag and certificate of authenticity

Dao Size:

• Overall Length: 81 cm
• Handle Length: 25 cm
• Blade Length: 49 cm
• Length (without scabbard): 75 cm
• Blade Width: 3.8 cm
• Blade Thickness: 0.9 cm
• Weight (with scabbard): 1.55 kg
• Weight (without scabbard): 0.92 kg