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Shaolin Temple Sword Factory has a long history,which goes back to ancient times.As early as in the Tang Dynasty,to meet the needs of the Shaolin monks for practicing wushu to keep fit,for the cause of upholding the good and suppressing the evil and for the sake of defending the country was from foreign invasion,a small workshop specializing in making double-edged swords was set up here.Because the swords originated in shaolin Temple,they are known as"Shaolin Treasured swords". |
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according to the sheath,are divided into four categories:bronze swords,red
sandalwood swords,mahogany swords and onmosia henryi swords,with more than
30 varieties.If classified according to the blades, they are divided into
heavy swords,light swords,double swords,super-heavy swords,etc.Their specifications
vary from 50 cm to 180 cm and they weigh from 1 kg to 10 kg each.Shaolin
sword is strong and tensile in quality,with softness integrated inhardness,prossessing
excellent elasticity and flexibility,capable of being flourished or thrust
freely.
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Shaolin knives include honor guard's knife, bronze sheathed oriental knife,
engraved magical knife, etc. Their lengths vary from 50 cm to 100 cm and
they weigh from 1 kg to 3 kg. The blade is made of high quality carbon steel
and the sheath of bronze plate or mahogany. The blade is curved in shape
and the sheath isengraved with designs of dragon and phoenix playing in
sweetherbs. These knives may be used for decoration, physical training or
performanc
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Shaolin long weapons include crescent moon shovel, bow, arrow, long-hilt
broadsword, long-handled broad axe, single halberd and double halberds,
spear, cudgel, fork, staff, whip, hammer, etc. Their lengths vary from 80
cm to 170 cm and they weigh from 0.5 kg to 5 kg. These long weapons are
made of high quality carbon steel or iron plate. They can be used as weapons
in actual fighting or for performance.
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| Shaolin soft appliances include head shield,flak jacket, elbow guard, handguard, crotch-protector, thigh-protector, ankle guard, etc. These soft appliances are made of hide or leather, mainly used to protect the various parts of the body from injury. |
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