Qilin Dao 麒麟刀

The qilin (Chinese: 麒麟), is a propitious beast in ancient Chinese mythology, with the shape of a deer, tail of an ox, a single horn and scales all over its body, said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. Qilin is a specific type of the lin mythological family of one-horned beasts, it is a symbol of kindness and harmony. Generally, the Dao is a weapon with a curved and single-edged blade and is highly regarded as one of the most favored weapons for the classic Chinese martial arts, it is mainly used for chopping and slicing through targets. This Qilin Dao sword is made of Damascus folded steel with hand polishing. The sheath and handle are black ebony wood. Each metal fitting is made of pure brass look with Qilin designs and patterns.

Overall: 81cm
Blade Length: 49cm
Blade Width: 3.8cm
Blade Thickness: 0.9cm
Handle: 25cm
Weight: 1.55kg, 0.92kg (without scabbard)

- Damascus Folded Steel
- Beautiful grain pattern (HADA) with visible layers
- Heat treated and oil quenched blade
- Traditional hand polishing, hand sharpened
- Double blood grooves (bo hi) on both sides
- Black ebony sheath
- Pure brass guard, habaki and matching fittings
- This sword is sharpened to allow for cutting exercises

*Display stand not included.