For more detailed info on what each specification means, please read our blog post:
Everything Wing Chun Butterfly Swords Guide
Series: TOMB WARRIOR Line.
Blade Steel: Varies. 420 Stainless (for training models) OR High-Quality Austrian Bohler D2 Tool Steel OR High-Quality 440C OR a special edition steel (see specifics above)
Blade HRC: All blades are heat-treated for hardness. As a general guide for all the steels we use: D2 is treated to about HRC 58; 440C to 58 HRC for cutting performance; Damascus Steel to about 55 HRC. San Mai gets differential heat treatment because of the 2 materials. The core gets 56/58 and the outer material gets 45. It can depends on the steels, though. Carbon and Hammon is about HRC 55-57 (depends on exact steel). 420 is 54-55 HRC.
Blade Grind: Varies. Wide Hollow Grind (for better slicing) OR a Lenticular (Convex) Grind (for better edge strength) (see specifics above)
Blade Sharpness: Varies. Blunt 3mm Edge (Training Models), Blunt with 1mm edge OR Sharp (see specifics above)
Blade Finish: Matte Finish
Blade Ricasso/Choil: These swords have a Ricasso.
Blade Fuller: These swords do not have a fuller.
Blade Tapers: These swords have profile and distal tapes for improved function and balance.
Tang: Varies. Hidden Full Tang or True Full Tang (exposed/visible).
D-Guard Metal: AISI 304 Stainless Steel.
Knuckle-Bow: Tomb Warrior Design - Square with Spike.
Handle Material: Laminated Stabilized Wood (designed to prevent cracking over time).
Handle Angle/Alignment: Straight Handle. Aligned to tip and spine for more powerful chopping and stabbing.
Handle Shape: Bellied Ergonomic.
Handle Type: Varies. Full Handles or 2-in-1 handles depending on model. (see specifics above)
Flipping vs Trapping: Quillon is designed for trapping only: Sword can easily trap other weapons, but is not good for flipping the swords into reverse grip.
Sword Weight: Combat Weight - Each sword weighs approx 770 g (or 1.7 lbs) on average (this weight will vary because different blade steels are used, and all blades are hand made/ground). Paired swords are generally within 10 grams (0.35 oz) of each other. Because they are hand made, sword pairs can vary in weight up to approx 50 grams in either direction. Also, the steels used and blade grinds can also change the weight. This is just the AVERAGE across all the swords of this model. Some models are lighter.
Sword Measurements: Please refer to the following list, based on the blade length and shape mentioned above. And keep in mind if the blade is 13.5 inches, for example, overall length will match that:
CHOPPER BLADES:
- Overall approx 15.75 inches. Blade approx 11 inches. Belly approx 3 inches. Base approx 2.125 inches. Handle approx 4 inches.
- Overall approx 16.75 inches. Blade approx 12 inches. Belly approx 3 inches. Base approx 2.125 inches. Handle approx 4 inches.
- Overall approx 17.75 inches. Blade approx 13 inches. Belly approx 3 inches. Base approx 2.125 inches. Handle approx 4 inches.
STABBER BLADES:
- Overall approx 15.75 inches. Blade approx 11 inches. Belly approx 2 inches (narrowing). Base approx 2.125 inches. Handle approx 4 inches.
- Overall approx 16.75 inches. Blade approx 12 inches. Belly approx 2 inches (narrowing). Base approx 2.125 inches. Handle approx 4 inches.
Notes: These swords are hand-made. No two swords are perfectly identical. Small variations in the measurements are typical. Please read #2 under "Things you should know" and "Not Product Defects" under the warranty for more information.
Designed by: Modell Design LLC for Everything Wing Chun based on a pair found in an old tomb of a wing chun warrior.
Case/Sheath: Varies, see product description.
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