Historical masterpieces · Not in stock
Cheng Ying Sword
A dark scabbard with silver-gray fittings, clean and crisp lines, presenting a restrained and elegant contemporary aesthetic.
Fifth-Generation Legacy · Contemporary Practice
Master Shenzhou
Zhejiang Provincial Master of Arts and Crafts · Representative inheritor of Longquan sword forging techniques
Today, the traditional system still needs to return to the structure, process, and expression of the sword: from a single judgment to a single assembly, allowing experience to be continuously practiced in contemporary workshops.
- 2017
- Shenzhou Master Skill Studio
- 2018
- Representative inheritor of "Longquan Sword Forging Technique," a representative intangible cultural heritage item of Zhejiang Province
- 2019
- 6th Zhejiang Provincial Arts and Crafts Master
From traditional forms to today's individual expression
Below are historical representative works by Master Shenzhou, used to understand lines, color schemes, and patterns; custom designs require separate communication and will not be replicas of the original works.
Historical masterpieces · Not in stock
Coiling Dragon Sword
The dragon-motif fittings and dark scabbard form a clear theme, with visual focus on the guard and scabbard details.
Historical masterpieces · Not in stock
Like a frosted sword
The silver-white fittings contrast with the dark scabbard, creating a cool and warm juxtaposition. The overall aesthetic is clean and austere, with restrained ornamentation.
Historical masterpieces · Not in stock
Cold Moon Sword
The dark scabbard, golden fittings, and brightly polished blade complement each other, enhancing the weapon's overall aesthetic.
In 2009, it won the gold prize at the first national intangible cultural heritage exhibition for traditional handicrafts in China.
About Shenzhou
From family legacy, to the fifth generation'scontemporary practice
Shen Zhou, who learned his craft systematically from his father in his youth, has applied his family's accumulated knowledge and experience to every step of creation, assembly, and decision-making in the contemporary workshop, continuing the fifth generation of the family tradition.
His practice is rooted in traditional scholarship but also engages with the structure, assembly, ornamentation, and overall expression of contemporary works. Each creation involves reinterpreting the purpose, aesthetic, and technical conditions, rather than simply replicating traditional forms.
This continuously accumulating experience also forms the basis for today's bespoke commissions: starting from the use case and aesthetic preferences, and then determining the form, materials, and overall expression.
He continues traditional processes while constantly addressing new applications, aesthetics, and work structures, allowing traditional craftsmanship to evolve continuously through practical creation.
Artistic Journey
Learned skills from his father
He began systematically learning the art of forging Longquan swords from his father, Shen Xinpei, in 1993.
Continuing the fifth-generation legacy
He became the fifth-generation inheritor of Shen Guanglong Sword Forging in 1999.
Contemporary workshop practices
Continue to be involved in production, assembly, and workshop heritage, applying family experience to new works.
Technological Achievements
Independent production winner
Independent works have won gold awards at the China Folk Art Exhibition.
Professionally assessed and recognized
The work once won the Excellent Work Award in the Beijing International Tourism Product Competition.
Work acquired by the museum
Many of his works have been acquired by professional arts and crafts institutions.
Legacy Achieved
Shenzhou Master Skills Studio
In 2017, the Shenzhou Master Studio became an important platform for skill inheritance and workshop practice.
Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage Representative Inheritor
In 2018, he became a representative inheritor of the Longquan sword forging technique.
Zhejiang Provincial Master of Arts and Crafts
In 2019, he was awarded the 6th Zhejiang Provincial Master of Arts and Crafts.
For a piece of work, where can I begin with customization?
There's no need to prepare a complete plan beforehand. You can start with your preferred form, material texture, or mounting style, and the team will communicate further with you.
The following is a communicable scope, not a fixed package or standard configuration.
Specific materials, process feasibility, master involvement, lead time, and quotation are all subject to human confirmation.
Form and Dimensions
Sword Categories · Blade Shapes · Blade Length and Handle Length
Fuller · Tip · Edge condition
Materials and Blades
Steel · Forged texture · Heat treatment
Grinding effect · Blade color
Braces and Personal Expression
Hilt Shape and Wrapping · Guard and Pommel · Scabbard Assembly
Ribbon · Carving · Packaging
Exclusive Custom Consultation
Interested in having a master create a custom piece just for you?
First, please tell us about the purpose, preferred works, or general ideas, and the Shenguanglong team will further confirm the feasibility of the plan, the master's participation, schedule, and quotation.
Customized content, participation methods, fees, and timelines are all subject to human communication.