Blade: The Chinese Coin Sword has a flexible blade made of hand-forged, high carbon steel. The blade is hollow-ground, and is stiff coming from the hilt, becoming flexible in the last third portion of the blade (approximately). There is a seven-star Little Dipper constellation engraved on one side, with “Shen Guang Long” and a sun & moon engraved on the other (Shen Guang Long is the family forge that made the blade).
Scabbard and Fittings: The scabbard and handle are made of Pear Blossom Wood, and the fittings on both the scabbard and sword are made of stamped brass. The scabbard is adorned with a Chinese coin motif.
Weights are respective to stated blade lengths.
- Approximate Blade Lengths: 24″, 26″, 28″, 30″, and 32″
- Approximate Weights (Swords Only): 1.25 lbs., 1.35 lbs, 1.45 lbs., 1.55 lbs., and 1.65 lbs.