Ming Imperial Guards Chang Dao

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Specifications   Sword only weight:  approx. 1952 g   (4 lb. 4.85 oz)  Blade length approx.          107.5 cm  (42.32")  Handle length approx.        55.0 cm   (21.65")  Total length  approx.           162.5. cm  (64.02")  POB from hilt approx.:        10.5 cm       (4.13")   With its optimal blade/handle ratio, the Imperial Guard's Chang Dao is well balanced and feel lively in hand. Blade thickness    at base:                   8.30 mm    near tip:                   3.5mm    Blade width   at base:                   40.0 mm    near tip:                   26.0 mm     Steel option 1  Folded pattern steel:   1065 carbon steel + T9 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel. 1065 carbon steel Element %&