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宋 麻扎斬馬刀 SONG Zhan Ma Dao (1072 - 1270 AD)

宋 麻扎斬馬刀 SONG ZHAN MA DAO (HORSE CUTTING SWORD)

Zhan Ma Dao (Horse Cutting Sword) is a powerful double hand cutting weapon designed for elite infantry units against enemies cavalry. Zhan Ma Dao had a long history since the Han Dynasty and seen major action during the Song Dynasty when the Song military compose of mainly infantry unites due to lack of horses, need an advanced weapon against enemies cavalry.  


Zhan Ma Dao was sponsor by the Emperor Zhenzong trying to renovate his military and was forged in the hundreds of thousands by special imperial workshop set up just for forging Zhan Ma Dao.


During the Southern Song Dynasty, the famous Marshal Yue Fei trained his force to use Zhan Ma Dao and devastated the Jurchen heavy cavalry.


LK Chen Zhan Ma Dao is designed based on Song Dynasty relics and wrap the handle with hemp cords as described in recording historical text about Marshal Yue Fei special Zhan Ma Dao unit.


Specifications


Sword only weight:  approx. 2490 g (5 lb. 7.8 oz)


Blade Length:   84 cm (33")

Handle Length: 50 cm (19.69")

Ring : 5.1 cm x 6.4 cm  (2.0" x  2.51")

Total Length: 139.1 cm (54.76")


Gradual subtle widening

Width at hand guard: 4.93 cm  (1.94") 

Width at mid-point:    5.22 cm  (2.05")

Width at tip:                5.34 cm  (2.10") 

Gradual Tapering

Thickness at hand guard approx.: 9.8 mm 

Thickness at mid-point approx.:    7.4 mm

Thickness near the tip approx. :    4.5 mm   

POB from hand guard: 10 cm (4")


Blade cross section profile: triangular wedge shape

Blade length wide profile:  wide straight blade,


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 56-58 HRC. 

Cut bamboo with ease.

Hand polish to smooth soft shine and sword sharp edge.


Full Tang handle wrapped with Hemp ribbon according to  historical Song Hemp Wrap Zhan Ma Dao


Vegan Leather Scabbard


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SKALLAGRIM REVIEWS CHINESE BIGSWORDS

Song Zhan Ma Dao In Depth Review

Song Zhan Ma Dao Testing

Sifu Thomas Fuhr of Chan Family Choy Lee Fut performing  Form and cutting with  Song Zhan Ma Dao

Song Zhan Ma Dao Review

PHILLIP MARTIN OF THE PHOENIX SOCIETY OF HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP

Song Zhan Ma Dao in action

Song Zhan Ma Dao warriors

Imperial edict to Marshal Yue Fai whose infantry equipped with Zhan Ma Dao, deal a devastating blow to the Jurchen heavy cavalry

ZHAN MA DAO CUT MATURE TOUGH BAMBOO WITH DIAMETER SIMILAR TO HORSE LEGS

SONG ZHAN MA DAO

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ZHAN MA DAO CUTTING TEST

Zhan Ma Dao Tough Bamboo Cutting Starting around 5:00

Song Zhan Ma Dao in museum and private collection

LK Chen Zhan Ma Dao in the works

Song Emperor Shenzong - Imperial sponsor of Zhan Ma Dao

Marshal Yue Fai and attendant

Four Generals of Song and Attendants

Legends of the Condor Hero - A tree with a twisted vine

As if in a distant dream I once met you, a ripple stirs in my heart. Let's forget our earthly affairs, cast away our sadness and sigh. Accompany each other, we ride towards the end of the sky

We follows the pastures here and there, the wilderness is endless and wide.The chill wind blows, the heavens bleak, frost and snow on my face. I am not afraid, for I am with you, a tree with a twisted vine. Drawing my bow I shoot the condors, galloping wild amid the sand storm under the endless sky .

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