The Tang Hengdao Hongyuan (Vast Abyss) is a handcrafted full tang Chinese collector sword in the Tang dynasty horizontal blade tradition — named Hongyuan for the image of the great swan soaring above the deep abyss, the boundless space between heaven and earth where the greatest things move freely. Ships from US warehouse.
Hongyuan — The Great Swan Above the Deep Abyss
The name Hongyuan combines two of the most powerful images in Chinese classical poetry — the hong (great swan or wild goose) and the yuan (deep abyss or bottomless pool) — creating an image of the greatest possible contrast: the soaring bird above the unfathomable depth. The hong is the great swan of Chinese poetry — a bird of extraordinary size, grace, and ambition that moves through the highest spaces with effortless grace. The yuan is the deep abyss — a depth so great it cannot be measured, the primordial source from which all things emerge. Together they name a sword that moves in the vast space between heaven and earth.
Tang Hengdao — The Standard Military Sword
The Tang Hengdao was the standard sidearm of the Tang dynasty military — a single-edged blade worn horizontally at the waist, equipping the armies of China's most powerful dynasty (618–907 CE). Handcrafted with full tang construction, ensuring authentic balance and structural integrity throughout the blade.
Who Is This For?
Collectors drawn to Tang dynasty history and classical Chinese poetry aesthetics
Chinese sword enthusiasts seeking an authentic Hengdao form under $140
Display collectors who want a poetically named Tang dao centerpiece
Gift buyers seeking a premium Chinese collector sword with deep cultural resonance
Ships from US local warehouse — fast domestic delivery. For collectors and adults 18+ only.
