Hand forged Kangxi war knife made of patterned steel

Description

The Kangxi sword was the official sword of Xuanye, the founder of the Qing Dynasty, and is a powerful witness to his outstanding military achievements. In the spring of the 35th year of the Kangxi reign, Galdan led 30000 Mongolian iron cavalry to invade, and Emperor Kangxi led 20000 forbidden troops to personally conquer the desert. This sword accompanied Emperor Kangxi on his expedition. The original product is now housed in the Inner Mongolia Museum, witnessing the heroic feat of Emperor Kangxi’s conquest of Galdan. It is a powerful evidence of ancient China’s defense of national unity and opposition to ethnic separatism.
process characteristics
Hand forging: Using traditional hand forging techniques, patterned steel is heated to high temperatures and repeatedly hammered to make the internal structure of the steel denser, remove impurities, improve the strength and toughness of the blade, and form unique forging textures.
Fine grinding: After multiple grinding processes, different grit grinding stones are used to grind the blade from coarse to fine, making the surface of the blade smooth like a mirror, the blade sharp, and clearly displaying the texture of the patterned steel.
Heat treatment: It involves quenching, tempering and other heat treatment processes, with precise control of temperature and cooling rate to achieve a good balance of hardness and toughness on the blade. Some parts may use the soil covering burning process to produce beautiful burning lines.
Modern significance
Nowadays, hand forged Kangxi war swords made of patterned steel are mostly modern craft products, mainly used for collection, decoration, and film props. As a collectible, it has high historical, cultural, and artistic value, and is favored by sword collectors; As a decoration, it can add indoor cultural atmosphere and artistic atmosphere; In film and television dramas, creating a realistic ancient atmosphere can help showcase historical scenes.