Black Gold Ancient Blade ~ Night's Edge
Blade Specifications
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Total Length: 42.5 inches (108cm)
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Blade Length: 29.5 inches (75cm)
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Handle Length: 11 inches (28cm)
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Blade Width: 1.57 inches (4.0cm)
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Blade Thickness: 0.24 inches (0.6cm)
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Total Weight: 3.5 lbs (1.6kg)
Materials & Construction
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Blade: Hand-forged monosteel construction
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Finish: Heat-blued with mirror polish
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Edge: Hand-sharpened (60° edge bevel)
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Fittings: Alloy guard and pommel
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Sheath: Unique textured leather-wrapped scabbard
Performance Features
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Exceptional Sharpness: Cuts through water bottles with minimal effort
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Superior Hardness: HRC 58-60 (can cut iron without edge damage)
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Perfect Balance: 4.5" from guard for optimal handling
Forging Process
✓ 50+ traditional Longquan forging steps:
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Billet forging → 2. Pattern welding → 3. Thermal cycling
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Precision grinding → 5. Differential hardening → 6. Ice tempering
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Final hand-polishing
Unique Characteristics
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Distinctive Blue Finish: Provides corrosion resistance
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Wide Blade Profile: Enhances cutting power
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Leather-Wrapped Sheath: Premium look and durability