"Black Gold Ancient Blade ~ Snow Sweeper"
Blade Construction:
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Monolithic forged ultra-manganese steel
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Full-length fuller with traditional frost pattern engraving
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Hand-sharpened cutting edge
Dimensions:
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Total Length: 43.3 inches (110cm)
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Handle Length: 11.8 inches (30cm)
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Blade Length: 28.7 inches (73cm)
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Blade Width: 1.5 inches (3.8cm) [max]
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Blade Thickness: 0.2 inches (0.5cm)
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Weight: 3.3 lbs (1.5kg)
Materials:
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Fittings: Authentic black-gold antique mounting set
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Handle: Solid wood core with wrapped cord
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Scabbard: Leather-clad hardwood sheath
Forging Process:
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50+ step Longquan traditional craftsmanship:
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Billet forging → 2. Pattern welding → 3. Thermal cycling
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Precision grinding → 5. Differential quenching → 6. Ice tempering
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Final mirror polishing
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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.