{"product_id":"明-雁翎刀-ye-bu-shou-series-yanling-dao","title":"【明·雁翎刀】YE BU SHOU SERIES YANLING DAO","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical \/ Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Narrative \/ Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerformance-oriented training and practical use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmphasis on craftsmanship, balance, and traditional spirit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 cm primary blade length for controlled cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 cm grip designed for precise one-hand control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length (Unsheathed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87 cm overall length with balanced proportions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length (Sheathed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 cm when sheathed, suitable for storage and carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 cm (tip) \/ 3.2 cm (base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered profile balancing penetration and stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mm (tip) \/ 6 mm (base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced spine at the base with a responsive tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (Unsheathed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 790 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 790 g, manageable for extended handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 cm from guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForward-set balance for natural blade guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTang Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide tang for structural reliability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65Mn silicon-manganese spring steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-toughness 65Mn spring steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil-quenched and tempered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarefully oil-quenched and tempered for resilience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 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It is one of the few high-performance Yanling Dao currently available on the market.\u003cbr\u003eThe overall design philosophy focuses on practicality, durability, and simplicity, avoiding unnecessary ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fittings feature the honeysuckle (endurance flower) motif, symbolizing resilience and perseverance. In Buddhist tradition, it represents the immortality of the soul and the cycle of rebirth—an ideal thematic match for the spirit of the Ye Bu Shou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on lessons learned from the previous generation of this design, numerous improvements have been made:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade profile is now more authentically Chinese, with all Japanese stylistic elements removed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll fittings and handle shapes are chamfered and rounded for improved comfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative patterns have been added to the fittings to avoid a plain appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PVC handle and scabbard fully replace wood, eliminating issues such as warping, shrinkage, and cracking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to industrialized mass production, durability has increased while the overall cost has been significantly reduced—making this an accessible yet serious performance-oriented Chinese blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SevenStars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42942158766146,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/7335\/4562\/files\/2026-01-22_152601_390.jpg?v=1769588874","url":"https:\/\/sevenstarsswords.com\/products\/%e6%98%8e-%e9%9b%81%e7%bf%8e%e5%88%80-ye-bu-shou-series-yanling-dao","provider":"SevenStarsSwords","version":"1.0","type":"link"}