LK Chen Han Dao - What to Expect

In this video we look at the Royal Arsenal Han Dao by LK Chen:https://lkchensword.com/royal-arsenal



I think it is a really wonderful sword and is an excellent way to begin collecting historic Chinese swords!



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Blade only weight: 460 g (1 lb. 0.22 oz)

Sword only weight: approx. 480 g (1 lb. 0.9 oz)

Blade Length: 61 cm (24")

Handle Length: 11.5 cm (4.5")

Ring Length: 3.8 cm (1.5")

Total Length: 76 cm (30")

Gradual tapering

Width at hand guard: 25 mm, Width at tip: 20 mm

Thickness: 7.2 mm - 4 mm at the tipPoint of balance: 14 cm (5.5") beyond hand guard
Blade cross section profile: triangular with slight ground

Blade length wide profile: subtle inner curve at the middle of the blade and subtle upward tip.

1060 carbon steel + T8 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel

Superior heat treatment:

Hardness 54-55 HRC.

Blade rebounds to true after bending,

Cuts bamboo with ease.Hand polish to smooth soft shine and sword sharp edge.
Fittings:
Solid high quality brass fittings.

Scabbard tip fittings is 1:1 replica of ancient design.

Scabbard:
High quality painted Chinese Huali (Dalbergia odorifera) scabbard.

The scabbard is precision cut with chisel edges.

The cross section profile is trapezoid to tightly fit the triangular cross section of the blade.

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