Huan Shou Dao Folded Steel Sword

This broad, straight, and single-edged Dao sword is inspired by the Huan Shou sword used during the Han Dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE), which dealt with numerous invaders of China, including the Huns. It features an oversized two-handed handle that enhances the impact of slashing attacks, and incorporates the traditional ringed Chinese pommel for tying a tassel.

The blade is composed of Damascus Steel, folded multiple times to yield over 8,000 visually pleasing layers. Its fittings are fashioned from brass, and its wooden handle and ebony scabbards are cord-wrapped with silk in the customary "x" pattern.