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This is an antique sword of Qing Dynasty. It was manually forged with
sanmei-layering construction of a hard steel(high carbon sandwiched by
checks of mild steel. The mist texture interlocked grais and flow lines
are results careful qucnching and thermal treatment. The tip of the
blade is in its original sharp, and only received mild polishing
ehmancement. Seven golden starts, a symbol for traditional fashion of
Chinese swords, mark the blade at well-defined intervals throughout the
blade.
The fittings are alll original. The handle and scabbard were made by
hands from old mahogany and engraved with rich sculpture which gives the
sword an aesthetic appearance. All polishing were done manually with
various grades of abrasives including grindstones, sandpaper and fine
polishing powder.
If you have any more question about this sword or any swords we listed
on ebay store, please let us know by email(hfsword@yahoo.com). We also
have swords which will be listed on ebay in the future, if you like to
know them now, please let us know by email.
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