Brand Qualifications
From time-honored Chinese brand status and intangible cultural heritage protection bases to the qualifications of two generations of inheritors, these records collectively form the brand foundation of Shen Guang Long's century-old sword forging legacy.
Core Information
The Shen Guang Long sword-casting heritage dates back to 1885. Over five generations, the workshop has continued the Shen Guang Long sword-forging techniques, family craft, and brand operation to this day.
Time-honored Chinese brand
In 2010, Shen Guang Long Sword Forging Workshop was recognized as a "China Time-Honored Brand," officially affirming the brand heritage of the century-old sword forge.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection
In 2010, Shen Guang Long Sword Forging was designated as a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage protection base for Longquan sword forging techniques.
Successor qualifications
The fourth generation, Shen Xinpei, is a Chinese Arts and Crafts Master and a national-level intangible cultural heritage representative inheritor; the fifth generation, Shen Zhou, is a Zhejiang Province Arts and Crafts Master and a Zhejiang Province intangible cultural heritage inheritor.
Media Record
From traditional craftsmanship and five generations of heritage to contemporary sword-making practices, numerous media outlets have documented Shen Guang Long and the sword-forging techniques of Longquan.
CCTV-1
The program chronicles the traditional art of sword casting and the Shen family's legacy.
CCTV-7
Showcase the sword-forging techniques of Longquan through the eyes of a master craftsman.
CCTV-9
Documenting the continuation of traditional crafts, the people involved, and contemporary practices.
Phoenix Television
Reporting on Longquan sword-forging culture and the inheritance of Shen's craftsmanship.
Shandong TV
Using individuals as a thread, the exhibition showcases Shen Guang Long's sword-casting techniques and heritage.
Anhui TV
Documenting the Shen family's sword-making journey from the perspective of family and heritage.