The Xiuchun Dao Yanlong (Swallow Dragon) is a handcrafted full tang Chinese collector knife in the Ming dynasty Jinyiwei tradition — featuring a spring steel blade and Dragon & Phoenix sandalwood and metal combination handle, named Yanlong for the image of a blade as swift and graceful as a swallow yet as powerful as a dragon. Ships from US warehouse.
Yanlong — The Swallow Dragon of Spring
Yanlong (Swallow Dragon) creates a pairing of extraordinary poetic beauty. Yan is the swallow — the most beloved bird in Chinese culture, the herald of spring, the symbol of good fortune and graceful effortless speed. The swallow arrives with the spring, its arrival announcing the end of winter and the beginning of renewal. Long is the dragon — the supreme creature of Chinese mythology, the embodiment of power, transformation, and imperial authority. Combined, they create a blade of extraordinary duality: light and swift in movement, absolute and irresistible in impact.
Xiuchun Dao — The Jinyiwei Blade
The Xiuchun Dao (Embroidered Spring Knife) is the signature weapon of the Jinyiwei — the Ming dynasty’s elite secret police and imperial bodyguard. The Yanlong version brings the swallow’s grace and the dragon’s power to this legendary blade tradition. The Dragon & Phoenix sandalwood handle provides the most auspicious material complement to the Swallow Dragon name.
Who Is This For?
Collectors drawn to Ming dynasty Jinyiwei aesthetics and Xiuchun Dao tradition
Chinese knife enthusiasts seeking a spring steel collector piece with sandalwood handle
Display collectors who want the most poetically named piece in the Xiuchun Dao series
Gift buyers seeking a meaningful Chinese collector knife under $140
Ships from US local warehouse — fast domestic delivery. For collectors and adults 18+ only.
