8.8K views · 107 reactions | Trending in China | Unique forging techniques of Chinese Longquan sword The #Longquan sword, one of #China's most iconic historical weapons, is renowned for its sharp edge, exquisite decorations, and carefully chosen materials. Crafting a Longquan sword involves a meticulous process, with the blade alone requiring a piece of pig iron three to five times heavier, hammered tens of thousands of times. | WE ARE CHINA | Facebook

21K views · 89 reactions | Sharp edge, exquisite shape... the Longquan sword can't be produced without special forging techniques. In ancient China, it was a symbol of courage and loyalty. #culture | China Daily | Facebook