Shen Family Swords
Many sword-making families now live in Long Quan, but the most famous among them is the Shen family. The Shen family's swords have been known to have the best quality and skill for hundreds of years. In the 1911 Long Quan Master Sword competition, a sword forged by the third generation of the Shen family stabbed through three solid brass blanks as well as split a sword from another maker in half, thus earning the title "King of Swords." The Shen family Long Quan Master Sword were praised as national treasure in China by the people of the highest social class. In 1942, a Long Quan Master Sword was made for the second president of the Republic of China by special request and in 1955, a special customized Long Quan Master Sword was made for General Mao Zhe Don.
These swords are hand forged so information given below may vary slightly with each sword.
- Sword Weight: 28" is 1.32 lbs; 30" is 1.57"; 32" is 1.60 lbs.
- Balance point 1"
- Handle between hilt and pommel is 6"
- Blade: Unsharpened