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Tang Dao – Qilin Damascus Ladder Pattern Copper Gilded Silver | 麒麟唐刀

$661.76
Folded Steel Blade material
2000 g Shipping weight
Handcrafted Workshop prepared
15-day returns Eligible non-custom items
Hand Sharpened
Unsharpened
Without Engraving
With Engraving
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Estimated shippingUS$59.00
Order checkUsually 1–3 business days
Workshop preparationUsually 7–21 business days
Transit after dispatchAbout 7–15 days after dispatch; some West Coast UPS routes may take 13–20 days
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Description & Specifications

Specifications

Blade Material Damascus Steel (Ladder Pattern / 天梯纹)
Mountings (Koshirae) Copper with Gilded Silver (鎏金银)
Handle Core Real Fish Skin 
Scabbard Real Fish Skin Wrapped 
Tang Construction Full Tang

Dimensions

Overall Length 108 cm
Blade Length 70.5 cm
Handle Length 31 cm
Blade Width (Base) 3.2 cm
Blade Thickness (Base) 0.7 cm
Weight (w/o Saya) Approx. 1350g
Weight (with Saya) Approx. 2150g

Features

  • Damascus ladder pattern blade – unique folded steel texture resembling ascending stairs
  • Premium copper mountings with gilded silver finish, featuring Qilin (Kirin) motifs
  • Real fish skin handle and scabbard for authentic grip and elegant appearance
  • Full tang construction for maximum durability and balance
  • Hand-forged by traditional smiths, each blade pattern is one-of-a-kind
  • Perfect for collectors, martial arts display, and traditional Chinese sword enthusiasts

Note: As a hand-forged product, slight variations in pattern and measurements may occur. Each piece is unique.

Folded Steel Chinese Swords

Tang Dao – Qilin Damascus Ladder Pattern Copper Gilded Silver | 麒麟唐刀

$661.76
Folded SteelBlade material
2000 gShipping weight
HandcraftedWorkshop prepared
15-day returnsEligible non-custom items
Watch the product video
Sharpness: Hand Sharpened
Engraving: Without Engraving

Two gifts included

Added at no extra product charge with this sword.

Golden silk navy wave pattern sword bag
Sword bagIncluded · $0 $12
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Katana holderIncluded · $0 $14.99

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Shipping toUnited States
US$59.00 estimated
Order check
Usually 1–3 business days
Workshop time
Usually 7–21 business days for a standard handcrafted katana
Transit
About 7–15 days after dispatch; some West Coast UPS routes may take 13–20 days
Taxes & duties
Destination taxes or import charges may apply

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Tang Dao – Qilin Damascus Ladder Pattern Copper Gilded Silver | 麒麟唐刀

Description & specifications

Specifications

Blade Material Damascus Steel (Ladder Pattern / 天梯纹)
Mountings (Koshirae) Copper with Gilded Silver (鎏金银)
Handle Core Real Fish Skin 
Scabbard Real Fish Skin Wrapped 
Tang Construction Full Tang

Dimensions

Overall Length 108 cm
Blade Length 70.5 cm
Handle Length 31 cm
Blade Width (Base) 3.2 cm
Blade Thickness (Base) 0.7 cm
Weight (w/o Saya) Approx. 1350g
Weight (with Saya) Approx. 2150g

Features

  • Damascus ladder pattern blade – unique folded steel texture resembling ascending stairs
  • Premium copper mountings with gilded silver finish, featuring Qilin (Kirin) motifs
  • Real fish skin handle and scabbard for authentic grip and elegant appearance
  • Full tang construction for maximum durability and balance
  • Hand-forged by traditional smiths, each blade pattern is one-of-a-kind
  • Perfect for collectors, martial arts display, and traditional Chinese sword enthusiasts

Note: As a hand-forged product, slight variations in pattern and measurements may occur. Each piece is unique.

Shipping, delivery & customs

Verified orders are usually processed in 1–3 business days. Standard handcrafted katana normally need 7–21 business days of workshop preparation before dispatch; peak periods may take longer.

Transit begins after dispatch. Most destinations take about 7–15 days, mainland Europe about 17–20 days, Japan about 12–15 days, and some US West Coast UPS routes about 13–20 days.

Shipping is calculated separately from the product price using total parcel weight and destination. EU VAT is typically included for standard packages; UK and other non-EU duties are generally not included. Swords over 1.18 m follow an oversized exception.

Returns & support

Eligible unused, non-custom items in original condition and packaging may be requested for return within 15 days of delivery. Custom products and gift cards are not returnable.

For non-quality returns, the customer covers return shipping. If an item arrives damaged or defective, contact NIMOFAN promptly with your order number and photos so the support team can review it.

Chinese Tang Dao – Qilin Damascus Ladder Pattern Copper Gilded Silver Full View

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