Recreating the majestic Twin Peaks Liao Dao, research and measurements

Twin Peaks is a 1:1 recreation of a rare 1000 years old double handed Liao Dao.

With its long curved upper edge, distinctive twin peaks spine, multi loop hand guard and huge gourd shape plate pommel, Twin Peaks Liao Dao is unique in it's design.  

Menacing, full of untamed energy and yet at the same time, beautiful, these are the vibes one can feel in the presence of this exquisite Liao Dao.   

Liao Dynasty was an empire of the Khi-tan people in the northeast of China contemporary with the Song Dynasty.  Khi-tan people have their own sophisticated culture and language.

Specifications
Sword only weight:  approx. 2268 g (5 lb.)
Blade Length:       74.5 cm (29.3")

Handle Length:     41.7 cm (16.41")

Plate Pommel :     10.8 cm  (4.25")

Hand Guard Thickness: 4 mm 

Total Length:        127 cm (50")

Gradual Tapering

Thickness at hand guard including blade collar .: 12 mm 

Thickness near the tip approx. :    3.0 mm   

Point of Balance  3.5 cm (1.38")

Blade cross section profile: triangular wedge shape

Blade length wide profile:  Twin Peak with back edge at 1/3 of the front of the 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.

Iron hand guard and gourd shape plate pommel

Vegan Leather Scabbard