The Tang Dao Suying (Pure Shadow) is a handcrafted full tang Chinese Tang dynasty dao featuring a 1065 carbon steel Damascus blade and a Dragon and Phoenix sandalwood handle — named Suying (Pure Shadow) for the image of a blade so refined that its reflection is as pure and clear as moonlight on still water. Ships from US warehouse.
Suying — Pure Shadow
The name Suying means Pure Shadow — su meaning pure and unadorned, ying meaning shadow and reflection. In Chinese aesthetics, su carries the highest praise: the beauty that comes not from decoration but from the perfection of essential form. The ying of a sword is its reflection in the blade's Damascus surface — a shadow of the ancient folding craft that created it.
Damascus Blade and Dragon and Phoenix Sandalwood
The 1065 carbon steel Damascus blade brings flowing, organic patterns to the Tang dao form. At 1.5kg, this is the most elegant and refined piece in the Tang dao range. The Dragon and Phoenix sandalwood handle is the most auspicious handle material in Chinese collector sword design — representing the perfect union of complementary forces through the warm, fragrant beauty of sandalwood.
Who Is This For?
Collectors drawn to refined, minimalist Chinese sword aesthetics
Tang dynasty sword enthusiasts seeking a Damascus collector piece under $100
Display collectors who want a lightweight, elegantly named Tang dao
Gift buyers seeking a meaningful Chinese collector sword with poetic depth
Ships from US local warehouse — fast domestic delivery. For collectors and adults 18+ only.
