Majestic Huang Taiji Yao Dao

Qing Dynasty founder Haung Taiji’s battle sword represents the pinnacle of 17th century swords design and craftsmanship. This majestic yao dao (saber) belongs to Jurchen’s Beile (Royal Prince) Huang Taiji who found the Qing Dynasty in 1636 AD.  Due to its historic and artistic significance, Haung Tai-ji yao dao 皇太極腰刀 is  designated national treasure first class and is the priced treasure of Shenyang Palace Museum.  The sword is in excellent condition with the original scabbard and fittings and has a very sharp blade with an intimidating cinnabar blood groove, a battle weapon fit for the warrior prince,  The original iron fittings were plated in silver and gold with exceptional Tibetan and Mongolian style open metal work. After three years of research and planning, we present a high fidelity recreation of this Majestic yao dao that set the standards and style for Imperial Qing Dynasty sabers. Here we meticulously recreate the gold and silver plated iron open metal work in brass. Pommel secured by peening. Scabbard High quality white wood scabbard wrapping with microfiber “sheep skin” leather Intricate Brass fittings with Mongolian and Tibetan style open metal work

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Blade length: 76 cm  (29.9″)
Hilt handle length: 14  cm  (5.51″)
Total length: 96 cm  (37.79″)
Blade Width at hand guard: 38 mm
Blade Width at tip: 40 mm
Blade Thickness at hand guard: 6 mm
Blade Thickness at the tip: 2 mm
Sword only weight: approx.1092 g (2lb 6.8 oz)
POB: approx..   13.5  cm (5.31) from the base of the hand guard
Steel : 1065 carbon steel + T9 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel