Mongolian Saber Yuan Dynasty 1271–1368 AD

Yuan Dynasty 12701-1368 was a time when China was a part of the bigger Mongolian Empire spanning from the eastern coast of China all the way to part of Europe today.  This is a time of international travel via land and sea. The time when the Italian traveler Marco Polio visited China and years later wrote about his adventures.  This a time when people from Eurasia and Arabic countries come to live, work and settles in China.  

The Mongolian Saber have the characteristics of Eurasian Steppes curve saber and was a milestone in Chinese weaponry where curve sabers were introduced to the Chinese.

Specifications 

Sword only weight:  approx. 809 g   (1 lb. 12.537 oz)

Blade length approx.          80 cm  (31.5")

Handle length approx.        16 cm   (6.29")

Total length  approx.           97 cm    (38.19")

False Edge length approx.  29.3 cm (11.53")

Point of Balance                  15.5 cm (6.1")

Blade thickness  

at base approx.:                   6.0 mm  

near tip approx.:                   3.0 mm  

Blade width 

at base approx. :                   33 mm  

near tip approx.:                   20 mm  

Steel

GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Steel 

(Similiar to AISI/SAE 5160 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

Fittings

Iron Pommel Cap, hand guard, blade collar and characteristic cross pin.

Beautiful white Ash handle

Microfiber faux leather wrap scabbard with blacken brass scabbard fittings