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"Black Gold Ancient Blade ~ Snow Sweeper"

(Tang Hengdao - The Pinnacle of Chinese Cold Weapon Artistry)
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Blade Construction:

  • Monolithic forged ultra-manganese steel

  • Full-length fuller with traditional frost pattern engraving

  • Hand-sharpened cutting edge

Dimensions:

  • Total Length: 43.3 inches (110cm)

  • Handle Length: 11.8 inches (30cm)

  • Blade Length: 28.7 inches (73cm)

  • Blade Width: 1.5 inches (3.8cm) [max]

  • Blade Thickness: 0.2 inches (0.5cm)

  • Weight: 3.3 lbs (1.5kg)

Materials:

  • Fittings: Authentic black-gold antique mounting set

  • Handle: Solid wood core with wrapped cord

  • Scabbard: Leather-clad hardwood sheath

Forging Process:

  • 50+ step Longquan traditional craftsmanship:

    1. Billet forging → 2. Pattern welding → 3. Thermal cycling

    2. Precision grinding → 5. Differential quenching → 6. Ice tempering

    3. Final mirror polishing

Historical Context:
This Tang-style Hengdao represents the zenith of 8th-century Chinese swordmaking, updated with modern metallurgy. The "Snow Sweeper" name evokes both its frost-patterned blade and historical use in northern frontier battles.

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