Jun Zi Jian (Gentleman Sword) Artwork of Master Shen Xinpei of Shen Guanglong

Master Shen Xinpei is the 4th generation of the Shen family, he's currently in charge of the Shen Guanglong Sword Workshop. He was born in 1948, and started to make swords with his father when he was 13 years old. He succeeded in following the sword making techniques learned from his father, and devoted his attention to making swords. He invented moldings and reformed the sword making processes, improving efficiency dramatically. 

In the year of 1972, Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, visted China. Premier Zhou Enlai presented a Longquan sword to President Nixon as a national gift. This sword was made by Shen Xinpei.

In 2007, the Longquan sword forging technique was approved to be the First Batch of Nation-Class Non-material Cultural Heritage in China and Shenguanglong was chosen as the heritage protection site. Shen Xinpei was entitled as the inheritor of the technique and received the Lifetime Achievement Award of Art.

The fittings are bamboo themed. Bamboo, one of the "Four Gentlemen" (bamboo, orchid, plum blossom and chrysanthemum), plays an important role in traditional Chinese culture. Ancient Chinese literature held bamboo in profound esteem. This explains why there are so many writings and paintings dedicated to the plant throughout history. Bamboo represents integrity, elegance, and modesty. It is a symbol of a gentleman. 

Jun Zi Jian (Gentleman Sword) Artwork of Master Shen Xinpei of Shen Guanglong Features:

• The blade is made with pattern steel, carbon steel and iron folded together to create 7000-8000 layers.
• This sword represents the Gentleman, symbolized by the bamboo which is a symbol of virtue in China
• Handmade and Carved Copper Fittings
• Ebony Wood Scabbard
• Accessories: brocade box, brocade bag, special sword rack, and master collection certificate
• Master Shen Xinpei works on a per order basis, the production time is 60-90 days

Measurements:

• Overall Length: 73 cm
• Blade Length: 56 cm
• Handle Length: 17cm
• Blade Width: 3.5cm
• Blade Thickness: 0.6cm
• Sword Weight: 0.8kg
• Sheath Weight: 0.4kg

Measurements:

• Overall Length: 73cm
• Blade Length: 56cm
• Handle Length: 17cm
• Blade Width: 3.5cm
• Blade Thickness: 0.6cm
• Sword Weight: 0.8kg
• Scabbard Weight: 0.4kg