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LK Chen – Song Zhan Ma Dao

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The Zhan Ma Dao of the Song Dynasty (1072 – 1270 AD) is a powerful two-handed cutting weapon designed for elite infantry units to decisively defeat the cavalry of a foe. Two handed “Zhan Ma Dao” swords in a variety of forms had a long history dating back to the Han Dynasty and they were extensively used during the Song Dynasty when the Song military was composed mainly of infantry units due to lack of horses to match the manpower of the Song military. In order to have an effective counter to foes of the Song who could have more plentiful cavalry the Song military fielded significant numbers of Zhan Ma Dao “horse cutter sword” warriors. The Zhan Ma Dao was a weapon emphasized by the Emperor Zhenzong in his military reforms and was forged in the hundreds of thousands by special imperial workshops created just for forging Zhan Ma Dao.During the Southern Song Dynasty, the famous Marshal Yue Fei trained his force to use Zhan Ma Dao and devastated the Jurchen heavy cavalry.

This recreation of the famous Song Zhan Ma Dao by LK Chen has a blade of GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel with a sharpened edge and a tempered hardness of 56-58 HRc. The blade has a very thick blade spine which not only gives it great durability and rigidity, but also give the back of the blade the mass needed to power through hard-hitting strikes. The blade has a long wedge-shaped cross section and this gives the keen edge a long and gently angled plane which greatly minimizes drag when slicing into and through a target to ensure the blade is striking at its full cutting potential. The guard and pommel are blackened steel and the wooden grip is bound in practical tight hemp cord as recorded in the historical text of Chinese military leader Marshal Yue Fei and his elite Zhan Ma Dao force. Included is a sheath of stitched faux leather.

Overall Length54 7/8"
Blade Length33 3/8"
Weight5 lbs 4 oz
EdgeVery Sharp
Width46.4 mm - 53.6 mm
Thickness9.9 mm - 3.87 mm
PommelIntegrated and Pinned
P.O.B.3 1/2"
Grip Length19 1/2"
Blade [GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel]
Class
CultureChinese
ManufacturerLk Chen
Country of OriginChina

1 review for LK Chen – Song Zhan Ma Dao

  1. Eric Vigen (verified owner)

    This one is truly eye popping impressive when you first see it. When you hold it and swing it around you feel invincible. Actually the long handle helps quite a bit in the handling of this sword. No frills, just serious down to business with this one. I have to agree that this one has to have been a serious anti-cavalry weapon in it’s day. The hemp wrap on the handle is very well done. Numerous good video reviews of this one online. Received it in perfect condition thanks to KOAs very good packing. Highly recommend this one,,

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