Twin Panthers Shark Head Dao

The Twin Panthers Shark Head Dao is a meticulous recreation of an antique Ming Dynasty saber in LK Chen' s private collection. There are two high relief panthers in the hand guard, does the "Twin Panthers" name. This sword captures the engineering and decorative details that only in-depth study of an original can reveal.

Shark Head Dao, is a collector's term referring to Ming Dynasty straight saber with a sturdy tip which reassembles the head of a shark. Shark Head Dao was designed to break through the protective ring of a Chain Mail Armor, popular at the time for its light weight and excellent protection to drawing cuts of a curved cavalry saber. The straight blade channels the thrusting power and the piercing tip was designed to burst open iron rings causing serious wounds. With its wedge shape cross section, the shark head dao is also an effective chopper.

Please note the official production edition will have black wrapping code in the handle, offer an even more stunning colour combination with the red scabbard.

Total Length: 88cm
Blade Length: 71cm
Handle Length: 15.5cm
Sword Weight: 660g
Point of Balance (from crossbar): 11.5cm
Blade Thickness: 3.5-6.6mm
Material: 1065 carbon steel + T9 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel.
Scabbard: High quality Lapacho (Handroanthus serratifolia) scabbard painted in crimson red.

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