A long, rich, and detailed history awaits any person who takes interest in knowing the story behind the Chinese sword. It even dates way back to prehistoric periods, where swords that were used were made of stone. It was only during the mid-third century B.C. when swords were beginning to be made out of metals, initially bronze. When the Iron Age dawned, the swords smiths started forging their wares with iron and then later on with steel. But aside from the fact that steel and iron swords were sturdier counterparts of the earlier Chinese swords, they were also items that were often used for trade, especially with neighboring countries like Japan.

But the trends in Chinese swords weren’t purely on the material used. Chinese swords also varied in size and shape, as they were designed to fit different purposes or specializations in combat. Many of these designs are forged by modern sword makers and are still being used today.

Take for example the Cold Steel Butterfly Swords, which were actually based on the traditional butterfly swords that originated from South China. The approximate length of the blade is that of one’s forearm and was designed for better versatility and better maneuverability in combat. Because of the size, the butterfly is easy to carry around and can even be concealed.

Another would be the Paul Chen Dadao sword, which is Paul Chen’s own expert forge of the traditional Dadao, which is a saber which resembles a large knife whose blades are broad, similar to that of agricultural knives. The Dadao is usually two to three feet long and has a long hilt, generally meant for two-handed use.

And then there’s the classic Chinese War Sword, which resembles the basic appearance of what the swords that Chinese soldiers traditionally wielded during war. Like all other Chinese swords, these war swords are made and forged by the same kind of quality and material through the use of traditional forging techniques that have made Chinese swords so popular, not only within the borders of China but all over the world as well way back in history until today.

For all of you that are collector’s, you might want to take a look at the Paul Chen Han sword, this high quality collectible is one of the most beautiful collectible sword you can buy online today.