Snow Lion Battle Jian

Snow Lion is an early Ming dynasty battle sword with influence and iconography of a Mongol  Jian.  The straight iron hand guard has a high relief of a Tibetan Snow Lion. Snow Lion, an auspicious creature of the Mongol imperial region, the Tibetan Buddhism, represents the strength and power in the snowy kingdom of Tibet. The blade has the typical Ming Dynasty duck tongue tip, which was designed for slicing action by the tip.  The blade has a bulging diamond cross section which increases stiffness of the blade for its armor piercing ability while maintaining a functional sharp edge.
Blade rebounds to true after bending. Hand polish to smooth soft shine and sword sharp edge. Fittings Industrial grade precision cast stainless steel fittings.  Scabbard and Hilt Jet Black painted scabbard and handle. Fit and finish

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Blade length: 70 cm (27.56″)
Hilt handle length: 10.6 cm (4.17″)
Total length: 85.5 cm (33.66″)
Blade Width at hand guard: 31 mm
Blade Width at tip: 19 mm
Blade Thickness at hand guard:: 7 mm
Blade Thickness at the tip: 3 mm
Blade Profile: bulging diamond 4 surfaces Gentle tapering
Sword only weight:  825.5 g (1 lb. 13 oz)
POB:  approx. 7 cm (3.15″)  from the base of the hand guard
Steel : GB 60Si2MnA