MING FLYING CLOUD SHUANGSAO JIAN - (1368-1644 AD)
Ming Dynasty Flying Cloud ShaungSao Jian (Double-handed sword)
Flying Cloud is a beautifully crafted Ming Dynasty double hand sword, ShuangSao Jian.
Flying Cloud feature elegant cloud motifs with a set of refine yet subdue companion fittings. The scabbard is wrapped around by a metal frame, a Ming Dynasty feature.
Flying Cloud is nimble and quick and design for Ming Dynasty Double-hand swordsmanship.
Specification
(each sword is hand made and unique, measurement here is representative)
Blade length: 100 cm (39")
Hilt plus hand guard length: 35 cm (13.78")
Total length: 135 cm (53.15")
Blade Width at hand guard: 32 mm,
Blade Width at tip: 18 mm
Blade Thickness at hand guard:: 7 mm
Blade Thickness at the tip: 2.5 mm
Blade Profile: diamond 4 surfaces
Gentle tapering
Sword only weight: 1281 g (2 lb. 13.2 oz)
POB: approx. 8 cm (3.15")
from the base of the hand guard
Steel
GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel
(Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 spring steel)
Element % 60Si2MnA AISI/SAE 5160
Carbon 0.56-0.64 0.56-0.61
Silicon 1.60-2.00 0.15-0.35
Manganese 0.60-0.90 0.75-1.00
Phosphorus <=0.030 <=0.035
Sulfur <=0.030 <=0.040
Chromium <=0.35 0.70-0.90
Nickel <=0.35 <=0.25
Superior heat treatment:
Hardness 54-55 HRC.
Blade rebounds to true after bending,
Hand polish to smooth soft shine and sword sharp edge.
Fittings
Industrial grade precision cast stainless steel fittings.
Handle wrapped in red real ray skin and wrap with charcoal wax cotton cord.
The hand guard has design element of swirling cloud.
The pommel is open metal classic cumulus cloud shape.
Scabbard
High quality Lapacho (Handroanthus serratifolia) scabbard wrapped with steel fittings
Fit and finish
We perfected the fit and finish of our swords and the final assembly is meticulously performed by our senior craft masters. It takes a skill craftsman one whole working day to assemble our sword to a precision fit.
