Snow Lion Battle Jian

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Specification (each sword is hand made and unique, measurement here is representative) Blade length: 70 cm (27.56") Hilt handle length: 10.6 cm (4.17") Total length: 85.5 cm (33.66") Blade Width at hand guard: 31 mm,   Blade Width at tip: 19 mm    Blade Thickness at hand guard:: 7 mm  Blade Thickness at the tip: 3 mm   Blade Profile: bulging diamond 4 surfaces Gentle tapering Sword only weight:  825.5 g (1 lb. 13 oz) POB:  approx. 7 cm (3.15")  from the base of the hand guard Steel GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel  (Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 spring steel)  Element %       60Si2MnA    AISI/SAE 5160    Carbon            0.56-0.64      0.56-0.61 Silicon              1.60-2.00       0.15-0.35 Manganese     0.60-0.90      0.75-1.00 Phosphorus     <=0.030        <=0.035 Sulfur               <=0.030        <=0.040 Chromium       <=0.35   &nbs