Yan Ling Dao

“TAI YANG” YAN LING DAO  (1661 – 1735 AD) Yan Ling Dao marks a transition from traditional straight blade Chinese Dao to curve Dao. The blade is mostly straight with a smooth curve towards the tip of the blade. Many original specimens came with an upper edge and 1-2 fullers. Yan Ling Dao is suitable for both cavalry and infantry and was popular in late Ming and early Qing dynasty. This chiseled and solid Yan Ling Dao is is closely modeled after an unique 17th century specimen in Mr. Peter Dekker’s private collection. The rare sundial like hand guard gives the name of the sword “Tai Yang”, which means the sun. The fittings are cast iron and in the “Fang-Shi” or square style popular in the mid 17th century to early 18th century. Subdue and refine, the “Fang-Shi” or square style is an endearing style of the time. “Tai Yang” Yan Ling Dao has the most classic blade profile and is an excellent representation of this classic blade type. Pommel secured by traditional peening. Scabbard High quality white wood scabbard wrapping with microfiber vegan brown leather “Fang Shi” or square style Iron Fittings ** In Ming and Qing  Dynasty, military Dao use Iron as the hand guard material instead of brass, a softer metal. ** Hand guard, handle ferrule and pommel – Slightly blackened cast steel Scabbard fittings  – Slightly blackened cast steel Flat brown cord wrapped handle.

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Blade length:   69.50 cm  (27.36″)
Hilt handle length:  18.00  cm  (7.08″)
Total length: 87.00 cm  (34.25″)
Blade Width at hand guard: 33.5 mm
Blade Width at tip: 31 mm
Blade Thickness at hand guard: 8.5 mm
Blade Thickness at the tip: 2.2 mm
Sword only weight: approx. 878 g (1 lb. 14.9 oz)
POB: approx.. 8.5 cm (3.35″) from the base of the hand guard
Steel : 1065 carbon steel + T9 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel