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royal arsenal INFANTRY HAN DAO (141 BC–220 AD)

Royal Arsenal Infantry Han Dao

Han Dao, appeared around 100 BC,  was the grandfather of all Chinese Dao and its classic design became a standard for the next 800 years.  


Han Dao was created to address the existential threat from Northern tribesman who were expert horseman.   Leveraging the industrial might and  advanced metallurgy technology at the time, Han Dao with its thick spine and razor sharp blade was a superior weapon on the battle field.


Han Dao was used by both the infantry and the calvary in the tens of thousands.   One Han Dynasty arsenal recorded 156,135 Dao in storage.


Royal Arsenal is a 1:1 high fidelity recreation of an 2000 year old Infantry Han Dao.  The weight, dimension, POB, handling is precisely the same as the original.  You will experience the exact agile handling of a Han Dao newly forged 2000 years ago.  Many people commented that once they have the Dao in their hands it is difficult to put it down. 


Royal Arsenal has a compaq, gem like quality and as the origin of all Chinese Dao, this is a historically significant and formidable piece to add to your sword collection.


Royal Arsenal 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 Infantry 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.  


Royal Arsenal has thick full tang with solid wood handle, beautifully wrapped in silk cord.  


Blade

Blade only weight:  460 g (1 lb. 0.22 oz)

Sword only weight:  approx. 480 g (1 lb. 0.9 oz)

Blade Length: 61 cm (24")

Handle Length: 11.5 cm (4.5")

Ring Length: 3.8 cm (1.5")

Total Length: 76 cm (30")

Gradual tapering

Width at hand guard: 25 mm,  Width at tip: 20 mm   

Thickness: 7.2 mm - 4 mm at the tip

Point of balance: 14 cm (5.5") beyond hand guard

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.  


Folded pattern steel: 1065 carbon steel + T8 tungsten-cobalt-vanadium high-speed tool steel. 

Superior heat treatment:  Hardness 58 HRC. Blade rebounds to true after 80-90 degree bending,  Cut bamboo with ease.

Hand polish to smooth soft shine and sword sharp edge. 


Fittings

Solid high quality brass fittings.  Scabbard tip fittings is 1:1 replica of ancient design.


Scabbard

High quality painted Chinese Huali  (Dalbergia odorifera)  scabbard.  

The scabbard is precision cut with chisel edges.  The cross section profile is trapezoid to tightly fit the triangular cross section of the blade.


Fit and finish

We perfected the fit and finish of our swords and the assembly is meticulously performed by our senior craft masters.  It takes one whole working day for a craftsman to assemble our swords.


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Historic period blade geometry

LK Chen recreates blade geometry based on antique specimens and each period sword has their unique blade profile reflecting the technology and combat requirements of their historic time period.

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TATAMI CUTTING WITH 480 grams ROYAL ARSENAL INFANTRY DAO

HAN DAO IN PAINTED MURAL (~100 BC)

ROYAL ARSENAL HAN DAO

ROYAL ARSENAL INFANTRY HAN DAO

The Beauty of THE BLADE

Void of any ornamentation and yet so subtly beautiful.  So light (480 g) and yet so powerful when you yield it.  From the middle of the blade, there is a subtle inward curve, creating a slight hump at mid spine and by the tip of the blade, there is another subtle reverse curve like a bird raising its head.  The surface of the blade has a ever so slight groove on both sides, reducing the weight without compromising total strength and yet creating a delicate play of reflected light.    

The ORIGINAL 2000 years old ROYAL ARSENAL HAN DAO

RECREATING THE ROYAL ARSENAL HAN DAO

Introducing the Royal Arsenal Han Dao

Royal Arsenal is a 1:1 recreation of a 2000 years old Infantry Han Dao

ROYAL PALACE in HAN DYNASTY CAPITAL Chang An

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