Wo Yao dao: LK Chen

This Wo Yao Dao is closely based on an antique Late Ming Dynasty Yao Dao in the fame Mandarin Mansion Collection. This is a representation of the Japanese style sabers that were popular in the late ming and Early Qing.

Here is the Listing on LK Chen: https://lkchensword.com/wo-yao-dao

Japanese swords in the Ming: http://tplafightingwords.com/2021/10/...

Ben Judkins review of this sword: https://chinesemartialstudies.com/202...

The original piece: https://www.mandarinmansion.com/item/...

Specifications 
Sword only weight:  approx. 987.5 g   2 lb. 2.83 oz.
Blade length approx.          77.3 cm  30.43"
Handle length approx.        16.7 cm   6.58"
Total length  approx.           94.0 cm  37.00"
Blade thickness  
at base:                   7.0 mm  
mid-point:                4.7 mm
near tip:                   3.0 mm  
Blade width 
at base:                   30.0 mm  
mid-point:                26.5 mm
near tip:                   22.0 mm  

POB from hilt:          15 cm  5.9"

Steel option 1
Folded pattern steel: 
1060 carbon steel + T8 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel
1060 carbon steel
Element % 
Carbon            0.55-0.660    
Manganese     0.60-0.90           
Phosphorus     =0.040         
Sulfur               =0.050 
T8 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel
Element %                      
Carbon            0.75-0.84
Silicon              =0.35           
Manganese     =0.40           
Phosphorus     =0.035         
Sulfur               =0.030
Tungsten         = 0.30
Vanadium       = 0.02        
Chromium       =0.25           
Nickel               =0.20 
Copper            =0.25
Molybdenum  = 0.20

Steel option 2
GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel 
Compare to AISI SAE 5160 spring steel 
Element %       60Si2MnA    AISI/SAE 5160   
Carbon            0.56-0.64      0.56-0.61
Silicon              1.60-2.00       0.15-0.35
Manganese     0.60-0.90      0.75-1.00
Phosphorus     =0.030        =0.035
Sulfur               =0.030        =0.040
Chromium       =0.35          0.70-0.90
Nickel               =0.35          =0.25

Superior heat treatment:  Hardness 54-55 HRC. 
Through spring tempering with oil quenching. 
Blade rebounds to true after bending,  
Pommel secured by peening.

Scabbard
High quality white wood scabbard wrapping with "vegan" black ray skin  

"Fang Shi Square style" Iron Fittings
Hand guard, handle ferrule and pommel -  iron
Scabbard fittings  -  iron
Military Green cotton cord wrapped handle and wrist cord.  

Fit and finish
We perfected the fit and finish of our swords and the assembly is meticulously performed by our senior craft masters.  It takes one whole working day for a craftsman to assemble our swords.