Hand Forged Hand Folded Iron meteorites Jian ZWT-J006 Limited Edition Collectable Sword Start Price USD 119,800.00 Current Price USD 119,800.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 120,000.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, May 02, 2008 End Time Monday, May 12, 2008 Location ZhengWuSword See more about 'Hand Forged Hand Folded Iron meteorites Jian ZWT-J006' Description About Swordsmith               About Swordsmith Mr. Zhou ZhengWu specialises in the study and manufacture of traditional Chinese and Japanese weaponry using traditional forging techniques.In 2005,his opus 'Han & Wu Swords' being regarded as representative of the only opus in China area was selected in 'Opuses Exhibition of International Sword-casting Masters' held in Macao Art Museum.Thus Mr. Zhou became the first Chinese smith that attended the exhibition of sword-casting in the world.   Masters of Fire Exhibition 15/10/2005 An international exhibition of contemporary blade smiths. Master Zhou, Zheng Wu was crowned winner of the Masters of Fire Contemporary Bladesmiths Exhibition. Master bladesmiths from all over the world entered the exhibition. Master Zhou's replica of Emperor Wu's Han dynasty Jian was crowned winner.     Sword Info Hand Forged Hand Folded Sanmai Steel Chinese Jian ZWT- J006 Eight Sides Blade Made to custom Pre-order An Amazing Blade from Outer Space Four Sacred Beasts New for 2008 Limited Edition Collectable Sword   * Fittings motif "Four Sacred Beasts"   There are four sacred beasts of Chinese fable consisting of the Blue/Green Dragon, White   Tiger, Red Phoenix and Black Tortoise.   They are connected with the four cardinal points and seasons: The Black Warrior [a tortoise-like   chimera with the head and tail of a serpent] (xuanwu) symbolizes the north and the winter, the   Blue/Green Dragon (qinglong) the east and the spring, the Red Bird (zhuque) the south and the   summer, and the White Tiger (baihu) the west and the autumn.   The pictorial theme developed around the Warring States to Early Han period in China. Frequently   painted on the walls of early Chinese.the animals served primarily an apotropaic function warding   off evil spirits. * Top-level sword of ZhengWuSword * Lamination : Sanmai   Core steel - high carbon steel(1060#)   Outer steel -  Iron meteorites and raw iron,folded (65000 layers).   Iron meteorites are from the planets core and are composed of iron-nickel. They were torn away   from their parent planetary body by a catastrophic impact billions of years ago.                                              * Blade: has eight sides * Polishing: hand polishing,top-level(chinese finger polish). * Fittings  - hand engraved, gold plated copper. * Handle - silk cord  wrapped * Scabbard - red sandalwood,mouth piece is made of buffalo horn. * Packing: wooden gift case * Specification(without scabbard): can be made to custom Blade Length 80cm Handle Length 23cm Blade Width 2.0-3.3cm(from tip to guard) Blade Thickness 1.0cm Weight about 800g -  Display stand is not included -  Handmade swords,each is slightly different (in weight and size........)  Shipping & Handling     Your item will be shipped by Express Air Mail Items Within United States International Shipping Charge 3free shipping Please contact us about the shipping and handling before you want to bid for it. Delivery Days 45 - 6 months   Payment    * Bank to bank wire transfer Notice * Your bid is a contract,place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item.After the action   end,buyer will receive our email about all payment information. * Buyer will pay within (7) days of the auction ending,NON-PAYMENT WILL RESULT IN NEGATIVE   FEEDBACK! * If the Jian is determined to be defective on arrival, please contact us within 7 business days from   the date on which the product was received,we will replaced or repaired it. The customer is   responsible for all shipping charges and risk of loss on the return shipments.Any damage on the   products which resulted from mishandling or product abuse will have the warranty voided   immediately. * Some countries prohibit certain items (i.e. swords, knives, guns ... etc.) to be shipped from outside   their borders. Before bidding, PLEASE make sure that it is okay for us to ship the katana to your   country, otherwise we will not be able to do so. Thanks. * This Jian is not made from stainless steel,for which you should keep it properly and take good care   of it. Never put it to the wet place or use your sweat hand to touch it and keep it away from acid and   alkali things. After using it, you should use clean and soft cloth to clean it, then oil it (sartorial oil.   Gun oil ). when you desuetude it, you should oil it to make sure its cleaness. Disclaimer WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY OR ACCIDENTAL DEATH CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENT USE OF THIS KATANA! BY BIDDING ON THIS ITEM, THE BIDDER/BUYER DECLARES THEY ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.     Place a Bid!

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