The Tang Dao Qianli (Thousand Miles) is a handcrafted full tang Chinese Tang dynasty dao named after the classical Taoist concept of the thousand-mile journey — evoking the perseverance, ambition, and transformative power of the long road. A refined collector piece of traditional Tang dao proportions at 2.5kg. Ships from US warehouse.
Qianli — The Blade of the Thousand-Mile Journey
The name Qianli (Thousand Miles) draws on one of the most celebrated passages in Chinese philosophy — the Tao Te Ching: 'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.' In classical Chinese literary tradition, qianli is not merely a measurement of distance but a metaphor for the vast, the ambitious, the journey that tests the limits of human endurance and will. The qianli journey is the journey worth taking — the one that transforms the traveler. The Tang dao gives this name a quality of patient, enduring strength — a blade built for the long journey, not the quick victory.
Tang Dao — The Dynasty Blade
The Tang dao is the single-edged sword of the Tang dynasty (618–907 CE) — a slightly curved, single-edged blade that influenced sword design across East Asia. Handcrafted with full tang construction, ensuring authentic balance and structural integrity throughout the blade.
Who Is This For?
Collectors drawn to Taoist philosophy and Tang dynasty sword aesthetics
Chinese sword enthusiasts seeking a 2.5kg Tang dao with deep literary resonance under $170
Display collectors who want a classically proportioned Tang dao centerpiece
Gift buyers seeking a meaningful Chinese collector sword with philosophical depth
Ships from US local warehouse — fast domestic delivery. For collectors and adults 18+ only.
