Emperor's Sword

Emperor's Sword
The Emperor's Sword is named after one of China’s most famous rulers, the Dragon Emperor Qianlong (1736-1796 CE).  Forged by China's most famous swordmakers of Dragon Well (aka Long Quan,) the blade has a flattened-diamond cross section of finely tempered steel.  The lines of the blade are spectacularly clean and it is razor sharp.  The fittings are of golden metal, blackened to accentuate dragon motifs.  Cord wrapped handle and scabbard.  This is a sword of emperors.  Comes in an embroidered presentation box.
Weight (sword alone): 2 lb 11 oz (scabbard alone): 1 lb 4 oz. Blade at forte: 1 3/8" x 3/8"  Blade length: 30" Overall sword length: 40".