High manganese steel engraved Tang horizontal knife

Description

Material characteristics
High strength and toughness: High manganese steel has high strength and excellent toughness, which can prevent Tang horizontal knives from breaking or deforming when subjected to strong chopping, blocking and other actions. It can effectively resist external impact and ensure the integrity of the blade.
Work hardening: During use, the surface of high manganese steel will undergo work hardening due to friction and impact, further increasing its hardness and enhancing the wear resistance of the blade, allowing it to better maintain sharpness and extend its service life.
A certain level of corrosion resistance: Compared to ordinary steel, high manganese steel has a certain level of corrosion resistance. Under normal storage and use conditions, the rusting rate is slower, and it can maintain a good metallic luster and performance.
Design Features
Blade: It is usually slender and straight, with a length of about 70 to 100 centimeters. The blade width is moderate, mostly between 3 to 4 centimeters, and the tip is sharp. This design allows it to perform well in both stabbing and cutting, while maintaining balance and flexibility during swinging, making it easy for users to control.
Handle: The length is generally between 20 centimeters and 30 centimeters, suitable for both hands to grip. The thickness conforms to ergonomic principles, and the surface is often wrapped with materials such as wood, keratin, or wrapped with silk, which not only provides a comfortable grip, but also effectively prevents slipping, making the user more stable when holding the knife.
Sheath: It is often made of wooden material and undergoes fine polishing, painting or carving treatment on the surface to match the engraved blade. Some parts are also inlaid with metal or gemstones and other decorative elements, which not only protect the blade but also enhance the overall beauty and magnificence.
Craftsmanship
Forging: Heat the high manganese steel billet to a high-temperature plastic state, and use manual forging or machine forging, repeated hammering and pressing, to remove impurities, refine grains, make the metal structure dense and uniform, form a unique forging texture, and enhance the strength and toughness of the knife.
Carving: After the blade is forged, craftsmen use exquisite carving techniques to carve various exquisite patterns on the surface of the blade, such as flowers, animals, geometric shapes, or traditional Chinese decorations. The carving technique not only enhances the artistic value of Tang Hengdao, but also showcases the superb skills of the craftsmen.
Heat treatment: including quenching and other processes, heating the blade to a specific temperature and quickly placing it in a cooling liquid for cooling. By precisely controlling the temperature and cooling rate, the blade obtains the desired hardness and toughness, making the cutting edge sharper.
Grinding and polishing: After multiple grinding and polishing processes, from coarse grinding to fine grinding, different grit grinding tools such as sandpaper, grinding wheel, and oilstone are used to smooth the surface of the blade, remove burrs, defects, and forging marks, and give the blade a metallic luster, achieving a sharp edge.
Equipment production and assembly: Carefully craft or select tools such as handles, blades, sheaths, etc. that match the style of the blade. The production of knife handles requires processes such as cutting, polishing, carving, and winding; The decoration on the blade and scabbard is achieved through techniques such as carving, inlaying, and lacquer art. After production, assemble each fixture with the blade to ensure tightness, firmness, and overall appearance coordination.
cultural meaning
Historical Inheritance: The Tang horizontal knife originated in the Sui and Tang dynasties and was one of the swords worn by soldiers at that time. The production of high manganese steel engraved Tang horizontal knives is an inheritance and continuation of ancient knife making techniques, which helps people understand and experience the military culture of the Tang dynasty.
Artistic value: It integrates various art forms such as metal forging and carving, exquisite carving, unique forging textures, and delicate production techniques, reflecting the superb skills and aesthetic level of craftsmen, and has high artistic value. It is an important component of traditional Chinese art.
Collection value: Due to its unique historical and cultural background and exquisite craftsmanship, it is favored by cold weapon collectors and has certain collection value. During the collection process, people can gain a deeper understanding of the development history of ancient Chinese cold weapons.