The Ring-Headed Sword Locking the Moon is a handcrafted full tang Chinese collector sword featuring a high manganese steel blade, a Dragon and Phoenix sandalwood handle, and the ancient ring-headed pommel — named Locking the Moon (Suo Yue) for the poetic image of the ring pommel as a lock that holds the moon captive. Ships from US warehouse.
Locking the Moon — The Sword That Holds the Moon
The name Locking the Moon (Suo Yue) transforms the ring-headed pommel from a functional design element into a cosmic image: the ring of the pommel as a lock that holds the moon captive. In Chinese poetry, the moon is a symbol of beauty, longing, completeness, and the passage of time. A sword that locks the moon captures all of these qualities within its ring.
Ring Pommel — The Circle of the Moon
The ring-headed pommel is one of the most ancient features of Chinese sword design — appearing from the Han dynasty onward. The circular ring at the end of the handle is both functional and symbolic, its perfect circle mirroring the perfect circle of the full moon. Combined with the Dragon and Phoenix sandalwood handle, it creates a sword of extraordinary poetic beauty.
Who Is This For?
Collectors drawn to poetic Chinese sword names and ancient ring-pommel design
Chinese sword enthusiasts seeking a Dragon and Phoenix sandalwood collector piece under $140
Display collectors who want a 2.5kg commanding ring-headed centerpiece
Gift buyers seeking a meaningful Chinese collector sword with lunar symbolism
Ships from US local warehouse — fast domestic delivery. For collectors and adults 18+ only.
