The pattern of the Ming Sword dates from the Ming Dynasty (1368 AD -- 1644 AD), which ruled China for almost three centuries after the fall of the Mongol controlled Yuan Dynasty. The beauty of this delightfully compact sword centers on its superb pattern-welded K120C blade, forged with a ridged central fuller providing the stiffness required for thrusting and the lightness required for speed. The grip is sculpted from brown buffalo horn, which is also used in thin, translucent wafers as a shell for the intricately decorated scabbard. The brass fittings are selectively decorated with dynastic designs plated in silver. KEY FEATURES: Authentic replica of Museum Piece Hand-forged Damascus blade Buffalo horn grip and scabbard inlays.
MEASUREMENTS: Blade length: 26 1/4" Handle length: 5 1/2" Overall length: 33 1/4" Weight: 1lb Box height: 40 1/4" Box width: 4" Thickness: .200