Hand forging one-handed oxtail combat knife

Description

Hand-forged one-handed oxtail combat knives are standard weapons equipped by government officials in China in the late Qing Dynasty. The following will be introduced in detail from its historical origin, manufacturing technology, appearance design and other dimensions:

Historical origin: Oxtail Knife was born in China in the late Qing Dynasty. It was the standard weapon of government officials at that time, and it also spread among the people. It was named because its blade was shaped like oxtail when it was tilted upward.

manufacture craft

Forging: Select high-quality steel, such as folding forged patterned steel, high manganese steel, etc., and beat and fold repeatedly after heating to remove impurities, so that the internal structure of steel is compact, the texture is uniform and the performance is enhanced.

Heat treatment: including quenching and tempering. Quenching makes the blade hard, tempering eliminates stress, prevents the blade from cracking and deformation, and increases toughness.

Grinding: Use grindstones with different mesh numbers for fine grinding, from rough grinding to fine grinding, to make the blade smooth and sharp, and show the texture of steel.

appearance design

Blade: the whole body is asymmetric S-shaped, and the curve is smooth and tactful. The back half of the knife is narrow and long, and the back of the knife is thick; The first third of the front end begins to be forged and stretched, and the tip of the knife gradually widens and narrows again, just like the tip of an oxtail.
Handle: Made of solid wood, such as mahogany and sandalwood, wrapped with silk thread or leather, and inlaid with metal decoration to increase the stability and aesthetics of grip. Part of the handle is made of keel and reinforced with Massek rivets.

Sheath: generally made of wood, the surface is painted or wrapped with mackerel skin, and the mouth and tail of the scabbard are reinforced with metal fittings, which not only protects the blade, but also increases the overall aesthetics.

Functional use

Historical use: In the late Qing Dynasty, it was mainly used as a self-defense and law enforcement weapon for government officials, and was used to maintain public order and perform official duties.

Modern use: nowadays, oxtail knife is mainly used for martial arts performance and fitness exercise, and can also be used as a collection or decoration, which has certain artistic and cultural value.

Collection and maintenance: when collecting, choose a dry and ventilated environment to avoid direct sunlight, and use a knife rest or a knife box for proper storage. Wipe the blade with a clean soft cloth regularly and apply a small amount of antirust oil to prevent rust.