The vessel speaks not, yet the Way dwells within it.
Observe phenomena and discern signs, without being bound by words
The pinnacle of craftsmanship, the essence of the universe’s splendor
A heavy sword has no edge; true mastery appears effortless.
With a mere piece of iron, I hold the winds and clouds in check; with a fragment, I contain the Milky Way.
Let this serve as a lesson
Sword Village · Yongle Sword
The Western Kingdom bestowed a sword to open the gates of the Buddhist temple; the Milky Way casts its radiance, illuminating the annals of history.
Forged from pure celestial iron, the blade reveals the Vistaden pattern.
Entirely encased in gold and silver, with a Keti-Muka beast’s head.
Protected by the Eight Treasures of Sanskrit, exquisitely carved and openwork—a truly luxurious piece.
Recreating royal grandeur, fully embodying exotic charm.
Using artifacts to verify history is not merely a matter of warfare; it is the act of erecting a monument to civilization.
Note: Total length: 90.3 centimeters; blade length: 76.2 centimeters; forged from pure celestial iron; fittings in full gold and silver inlay.
Tian Tie · Huai Ren Sword
A thousand peaks crumble as stars fall; a body forged a hundred times lies frozen.
Thirteen months of cold and heat; celestial iron and true iron intertwine, forming the bones that store the essence.
Adorned with jade and silver, gilded and inlaid with stars.
With a wooden hull and shark-skin covering, it tames the fury of the rivers and seas.
The blade is free of wildness; the sheath holds a profound grace.
Those who are compassionate conceal their sharpness and remain unassuming.
Heaven’s steel is tempered; in a single inch of steel, Zen is revealed.
Note: The blade is 17 cun and 7 fen long, with a wooden hilt and a shark-skin scabbard; it took 13 months to complete.
Lacquer · Warring States-Period Sword
The dragon’s roar echoes through Lieque; the flames of calamity temper the bronze.
It was completed on the 25th day of the second month.
Heavenly iron blends with true iron; its edge conceals the tumult of the Warring States period.
Gilded with the splendor of the Taotie, inlaid with the warm luster of Hetian jade.
Hand-painted lacquer on a wooden base, embodying the richness and depth of the years.
When drawn, it is like a clap of thunder; when sheathed, it is like still water.
Crafted with Artistry, Evoking Ancient Zen.
Note: The blade is 71 centimeters long. It comes with a hand-painted lacquered wooden scabbard and weighs 2.5 jin. It was completed on the 25th day of the 20th month.
Sky Rail · Cold Moon
A single orb of cold moon hangs in the long night; its radiance, pure through the ages, illuminates my heart.
The 18th month, Pure Heaven Iron.
Condensing the bleakness of heaven and earth, it transforms into a cold gleam on the blade.
A taotie made of red copper, inlaid with the subtle glow of turquoise.
With its shark-like scales, it exudes an air of authority without even showing anger.
Like a cold moon hanging in the night, its solitary light shines upon itself.
The heavens temper the heart; the cold moon illuminates Zen.
Note: The blade is 77 centimeters long, made of pure celestial iron, with a wooden hilt and a shark-skin scabbard; it took eighteen months to complete.
Tian Tie · Tai'a Sword
Thunderstorms lurk within the valleys of my heart; from the scabbard, the sword Tai'a gives off a purple haze.
It took twenty-five months of hard work.
Heavenly Iron merges with True Iron, tempering the yin and yang, the hard and the soft.
A taotie adorned with gold and silver, inlaid with ancient Hotan jade.
Hand-painted with lacquer, capturing the poetic charm of time.
When the Tai'a sword is drawn from its scabbard, the heavens and earth tremble.
The vessel embodies the Way; the Way embodies tranquility.
Note: The blade is 71 centimeters long. It comes with a hand-painted lacquered wooden scabbard and weighs 2.5 jin. It was completed on the 25th day of the 20th month.
Gilded Sui Dynasty Ring-Pommel Sword
Frost settles on the ring-shaped tip, casting a chill over the Han moon; the solitary blade cuts through the water, its edge gasping in the autumn wind.
There is no record of this piece; one can only appreciate its spirit and charm.
The ring-shaped hilt resembles a full moon; the gold inlay evokes the Han dynasty style.
The blade evokes the spirit of the Sui and Tang dynasties, and its fittings are rustic, simple, and majestic.
The mottled bronze conceals a thousand years of history.
Though the gold has flaked away, its majesty remains undiminished.
Ancient weapons speak no words; they observe the world with a cold gaze.
Four Gods · Han Sword
The Four Spirits can subdue tigers within their domain; a single sword stroke across the sky can slay a whale.
Steel forged a hundred times and quenched nine times; the Four Divine Beings, clad in bronze, guard the Eight Extremes.
The Azure Dragon and the White Tiger; the Vermilion Bird and the Black Tortoise.
The wooden body is coated with black lacquer, resembling the rugged rock of the Taihang Mountains.
Inscribed on the back with the words “Wisdom, Courage, and Fearlessness,” the characters—with their bold strokes and sharp curves—embody an indomitable spirit.
To record history through the inscriptions on artifacts is not to glorify warfare, but to erect a monument to blood and steel.
Note: The blade is 70 centimeters long, with a lacquered wooden scabbard; it weighs 2.2 jin and was completed in June.
Iron-Hilted Tang-Style Scroll-Patterned Sword
The dragon coils, gathering the aura of the Purple Pole; the blade cuts through the red dust, revealing the workings of creation.
In accordance with the *Great Ming Code*, the ceremonial protocols of the Imperial Guard were reinstated.
Forged and welded a hundred times, the blade is covered in clay and fired, its pattern resembling cracks in ice.
The iron armor is engraved with Tang-style scroll patterns and five-clawed coiled dragons.
Made of wood and shark skin, without a red lacquer finish—rough on the outside, yet as fine as jade on the inside.
War is an ill omen; only when the dragon lies dormant in its sheath will the world know peace.
Note: The blade is 70 centimeters long, with a wooden-core, shark-skin sheath; it weighs 1.15 kilograms and was completed in June.
Qianlong · Grand Review Sword
The Pearl of Baole shines with the radiance of the Purple Pole; with a single finger, the majesty of Heaven shakes the eight corners of the universe.
An imperial throne from the Qing Palace. Its total length is just over two chi.
The gold inlay, set with rubies, sapphires, lapis lazuli, and pearls, shone brilliantly.
A bright yellow silk cord wraps around the wooden hilt, and a golden peach-bark sheath covers the wooden scabbard.
Silver-inlaid clerical script inscriptions reading “Heaven No. 1” and “Refined Essence.”
The Emperor’s henchmen bring order to the Eight Regions.
Note: Originally part of the Qing imperial collection; total length: two chi, seven cun, and seven fen; features a round gold pommel and a bright yellow silk handle.
Heaven-Splitting Spear
A plain blade, without a sharp edge, shatters illusions; a hollow bamboo, with its segments, stands as the Pivot of Heaven.
Forged from steel refined a hundred times, the brass surface is plain and unadorned; true artistry appears simple.
Take the southern bamboo as a model, and approach all things with an open mind.
Thick cowhide, wrapping the boundary between yin and yang.
Above, it follows the roundness of the heavens; below, it follows the squareness of the earth.
One does not overcome Heaven through strength, but harmonizes with Heaven through the heart.
Note: Total length: 94 centimeters; handle made of southern bamboo; heavy cowhide sheath; completed in March.
Bi Gan · Short Sword
With a heart of crimson blood and a soul of scarlet, I gaze upon the sun and moon; with a cold, steely gaze, I laugh at ghosts and gods.
December: Casting brass.
Its color is like fresh blood; its essence is inherently pure.
The monster opens its mouth, ready to devour the loyal and virtuous.
This sword has no blade; its edge is integrity.
He defied royal authority with his frail body and proved the truth of the Way through his death as an act of remonstrance.
Even if a thousand people stand against me, I will go forth.
To sacrifice one’s life for righteousness—the sword is Bi Gan.
Note: Specially crafted for the film *Fengshen*. Brass blade, wooden core with a fully copper-clad sheath, featuring taotie-patterned copper inlay; took twelve months to complete.
Deng Chanyu: With a Knife
Phoenix wings pierce the clouds, startling the desolate wilderness; a frost-edged blade cuts through the night, cleaving the vast sky.
Celestial iron blends with true iron, its cold, piercing glow revealing faint star-like patterns.
A copper-inlaid piece featuring openwork phoenix motifs, with a chiseled design of a soaring phoenix piercing the clouds, inlaid with deep-green turquoise.
The blade tapers gradually, resembling the wings of a phoenix.
Forged in December, embodying fortitude and resolve, the heroic spirit of women is encapsulated in this blade.
Note: Specially crafted for the film *Fengshen*. The blade is 52 centimeters long, forged from celestial iron and genuine iron, featuring openwork phoenix patterns inlaid with turquoise. It took twelve months to complete.
Yin Shou: The Sword
The copper-hued glow dims the moon over Chaoge; the beast-faced figure swallows the sorrows of ages past.
Raw brass ore is brittle and breaks easily.
A taotie-patterned bronze vessel, partially gilded, mottled like the crumbling walls of Chaoge.
A wooden core entirely encased in copper; the image of the black bird has flaked away, concealing a human sacrifice within the oracle bone.
Blunt yet piercing to the bone; power is an illusion.
The sword is the human heart; the heart is the fire of karma.
The glutton devours the world, only to devour itself in the end.
Note: Specially crafted for the film *Fengshen*. Brass blade; wooden-core scabbard fully sheathed in copper; Taotie patterns partially gilded with silver; completed in twelve months.
Special Edition · Tai'a Sword
The ashes of calamity have scattered, sweeping away the sorrows of past and present; a handful from Longyuan washes away the clear autumn.
True iron is forged through a hundred refinings over fifteen months.
A gilded bronze taotie inlaid with turquoise, praying for peace in turbulent times.
The mermaid's skin serves as a sheath; the secret is now revealed.
The Way of Tai'a is, by its very nature, formless and trace-less.
In times of turmoil, hold this: use the blade to temper your spirit, and the sheath to conceal your true nature.
Between letting go and gaining, one discerns the essence of Zen.
Note: The sword used by the protagonist in the TV series *The Glory of the Tang Dynasty*. The blade is 87 centimeters long and weighs 5.5 jin. It has a wooden hilt and a sheath made of shark skin, and took fifteen months to complete.
Custom-Made One-of-a-Kind Piece: Dragon and Tiger Affection
The tiger roars as the wind stirs, and the dragon emerges from its case; as yin and yang harmonize, our original intent is revealed.
A horse's teeth are made of true iron, forged a hundred times.
The pommel is adorned with a white tiger, and the scabbard features a Song Dynasty dragon.
The Dragon and the Tiger share the same box, transforming conflict into harmony.
When drawn, the dragon wraps itself around the blade, symbolizing a bond of life and death.
A plain silver-and-copper design featuring a swastika pattern symbolizes an unwavering commitment to one’s original aspirations.
Thirty years of unwavering devotion have taken the form of the Sword of the King of Yue.
Always by your side, no matter where you go.
Note: Custom-made as a family heirloom. Blade length: 72 centimeters; weight: 4.8 jin; hand-carved with a divine tiger and Song-dynasty dragon design, set in iron mountings.
Custom-Made One-of-a-Kind Piece · Ever-Victorious
The Eight-Sided Brush Unveils a New Universe; Tang-Style Scroll Patterns Weave the Ancient Landscapes.
The blade is forged from steel tempered a hundred times, with an eight-sided edge.
Internally, it embodies a network of connections in all directions; externally, it demonstrates its resolve across the Nine Provinces.
Red copper with chiseled arabesque patterns, with a silver-plated border.
With a wooden core fully encased in copper, it is as solid as a rock.
May our families and our nation be in harmony, and may our blessings endure for generations to come.
Those who win consistently are those who conquer themselves.
Note: The blade is 45 centimeters long. The piece is entirely handcrafted, featuring a silver-inlaid, hand-engraved purple copper mount with an arabesque pattern, gilded inscriptions, and was completed in the twelfth month.
Cloud Mountain · Sword
In the serene retreat of Yunyi Mountain, the cold gleam of the sword’s shadow illuminates the path to enlightenment.
Hardened by a thousand trials, the steel is as tough as horse teeth; forged by a thousand hammers, its strength is both vigorous and restrained.
The design is simple, elegant, and sleek, and the dimensions are just right; it can be disassembled.
The handle is wrapped in black shark skin, and the chrome finish keeps the design clean and simple.
The blade is concealed, and the name is engraved inside the handle.
Wielding the blade to express emotions amidst the clouds and mountains, finding tranquility to cultivate a broad-minded spirit, and embodying a sense of detachment and simplicity.
Note: The blade is made of hundred-times-tempered grass steel with a serrated edge; the scabbard is made of black shark skin over a wooden core; the fittings are made of chrome alloy; completed in June.
Special Edition · Sui Dynasty Ring-Handled Sword
The ancient charm of the Sui Dynasty conceals a heroic spirit, while the majesty of the Taotie subdues evil intentions.
A horse's teeth are tempered into steel through a hundred refinements; a thousand hammers forge both strength and resilience.
The blade is long and sleek, perfectly embodying the dignified elegance of ancient weapons.
The shark-skin scabbard is smooth and lustrous, while the bronze-inlaid hilt exudes a solemn dignity.
His sharpness is hidden, and his chivalrous spirit lies within.
Practice the martial arts with composure; contemplate the harmony of strength and flexibility with a Zen-like mindset.
Note: Hand-forged using traditional methods from Jian Village, made of Ma Ya hundred-times-refined steel, with a wooden hilt and a shark-skin scabbard, featuring taotie-patterned copper fittings, and meticulously polished.