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Shen Guang Long Sword Forging Techniques
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Why Can Swords From Longquan Vary So Much in Quality? Check These 6 Factors Before Buying
Made in Longquan identifies an origin, not one uniform quality grade. Buyers should com...
Five-Minute Post-Practice Cleaning & Storage Routine
After use, first wipe away sweat and moisture. If necessary, apply a thin layer of su...
What We Inspect Before a Sword Leaves the Workshop
Factory inspections should begin by checking the order, then inspecting the blade, asse...
From Steel Billet to Final Assembly
The existing craft pictures document thirteen steps, from collecting iron sand, steel...
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Shen Guang Long Sword Forging Techniques
Do Longquan Swords Have a Hamon? How Chinese Blade Patterns Differ from Japanese Hamon
A visible blade pattern is not merely decorative, but it is not a quality score either. Learn how differential hardening, forged structure and poli...
Why Can Swords From Longquan Vary So Much in Quality? Check These 6 Factors Before Buying
Made in Longquan identifies an origin, not one uniform quality grade. Buyers should compare six factors: intended use, steel, heat treatment, geome...