This slanting handle Yan Mao Dao is shown here in its original form and condition. No restoration or enhancement has been made upon it.  

The blade of  YanMaoDa has a gentle curvature in the shape of a goose gill. It was forged with qiangang -layering construction of a hard steel (high carbon) sandwiched by cheeks of mild steel. There are parallel fullers on both side of the blade. On one side the two parallel fullers can be rapped by the fingers, the other side the fuller towards edge  can be  felt by fingers, the fuller near back are barely recognized.

The guard and wood handle are all original. This is perfect piece for collection and  for practicing   polishing and restoration.

Patterns of Japanese sword have been highly regarded by most sword collectors. However, after years of research, study and collection, it is very convincing that Chinese sword, with longer ad broader history in sword smiths and culture, should be equally appreciated and respected, if not much more.  
  

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