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King of Kinnaras Sword
Celebrating
the Holiness and solemnity of the fabled Shaolin Guardian, the King of
the Kinnaras sword is a fitting tribute to the ruler of the Kinnara
spirits The hilt and scabbard are decorated with gold-plated brass Lotus
flowers in a delicate tracery of leaves and stems, revealing the rich
damask fabric covering the hardwood. This handsome decoration is
complemented by a blade forged in damascus steel, which provides a
perfect balance of strength and beauty.
Hanwei has now been accorded the distinction of crafting the swords that
the ShaolinTemple presents to honored state guests and to foreign
dignitaries visited by Temple delegations. The swords are designed and
produced by Paul Chen, under Hanwei's license as the exclusive supplier
of swords to the Shaolin Temple. Under the terms of this agreement, CAS
Hanwei is permitted to distribute these swords to collectors and is the
only company officially allowed to use the Shaolin Temple insignia in
association with its swords. In accordance with the principles of the
Temple, Hanwei strives for perfection in the design and production of
these pieces, with the goal of combining traditional values and
techniques with contemporary design interpretations. The conceptual
themes of these three swords are the Martial Arts (Shaolin Hun Yuan
Sword), Religious Ideals (King of the Kinnaras Sword) and History (Shaolin
Wootz Sword), each allowing a unique insight into its individual concept
in terrns of aesthetic presentation and materials. These innovative
designs, with their beautifully detailed finish and outstanding
craftsmanship represent the skill and national pride of the Hanwei
swordmakers. Undoubtedly among the most collectible swords made in China
today, each sword is individually serial numbered and provided with a
superb display stand. These swords represent a valuable addition to any
collection.
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