This amazing Shaolin sword is crafted in the "Jian" style and is intended as a fully functional sword for the martial artist. The Paduak wood handle is ornamented with a magnificient sculpted guard and pommel in nickel silver. The central part of the guard is detailed with the elements of Confucianism, Taoism and Hun Yuan. The Paduak/Nickel Silver combination and the design theme are elegantly repeated in the scabbard.

 

The blade of this sword is forged from maraging steel which is produced through a very advanced heat treatment technology. The result, an excellent blade that is both incredible resitant and flexible.

 

Hanwei has now been accorded the distinction of crafting the swords that the ShaolinTemple presents to honored state guests and to foreign dignitaries visited by Temple delegations. The swords are designed and produced by Paul Chen, under Hanwei's license as the exclusive supplier of swords to the Shaolin Temple. Under the terms of this agreement, CAS Hanwei is permitted to distribute these swords to collectors and is the only company officially allowed to use the Shaolin Temple insignia in association with its swords.

 

In accordance with the principles of the Temple, Hanwei strives for perfection in the design and production of these pieces, with the goal of combining traditional values and techniques with contemporary design interpretations.

 

Quality: Flawless
Functionality: Fully Functional

Sharpness: Sharpened

This is an officially licensed product of Paul Chen