Review: Ronin Elite Tang Dao (Chinese sword, 7th - 9th century)

*** Specifications ***

Overall length: 100 cm (39.37 in)
Blade length: 72 cm (28.35 in)
Blade thickness: 7 mm near the handle, tapering down to 5.5 mm near the point
Point of balance: 15 cm (5.9 in) from the handle
Weight: 1075 g (2 lbs 6 oz)

Blade material: Folded and differentially hardened 1095 high carbon steel
Handle wrap: Ray skin
Construction: Pinned

Price: 875 USD

*** Pros / Cons ***

+ Sturdy assembly, tight fit
+ Beautiful decorations, flawless finish
+ Very sharp edge
+ Light weight but enough blade presence for powerful cuts

- Abrasive, unpleasant handle texture
- Jarring hand shock from hard blade impacts
- Blade tends to bend from rough use (common drawback of differential hardening)

*** Where to find it ***

http://roninkatana.com/ronin-elite-jian-and-dao/

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