Heavenly Horse - Cavalry Han Dao

Han Dao, appeared around 100 BC,  was the grandfather of all Chinese Dao and its classic design became a standard from Mid Han Dynasty to the 3 Kingdom period. Cavalry Han Dao was one of the main weapon use to in the Han-Xiongnu war and is a historically significant weapon and formidable piece to add to your sword collection.

Heavenly Horse is a 1:1 high fidelity recreation of an 2000 year old cavalry Han Dao.  The weight, dimension, POB, handling is precisely the same as the original.  Light,  long, slender and powerful. .  You will experience the exact  handling of a Cavalry Han Dao newly forged 2000 years ago. Heavenly Horse features the classical round pommel ring and subtle inward curve in the blade,  with an small outward lift at the tip.  An unique signature shape of  Han Dao.  

There is a shallow groove that runs along the whole length of the blade.  In addition to making the Dao even lighter and swifter.  The shallow groove creates beautiful reflection of light at different viewing angle. Heavenly Horse  has thick full tang with solid wood handle, beautifully wrapped in red silk cord.  

Superior heat treatment:  Hardness 58 HRC. Cut bamboo with ease.
Hand polish to smooth soft shine and sword sharp edge.

Sword only weight: 860g
Blade Length: 94cm
Handle Length: 13cm
Ring Length: 3.8cm
Total Length: 123.8cm
Width at hand guard: 25mm
Width at tip: 20mm
Thickness: 7mm - 3mm at the tip
Point of Balance: 22cm
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.
Material: 1060 carbon steel + T8 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel
Scabbard: Wood, metal fittings

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.