The Tang Sword Yinhai (Silver Sea) is a handcrafted full tang Chinese collector sword inspired by the Tang dynasty — one of the golden ages of Chinese civilization. Named for the Silver Sea, a poetic image of vast, luminous silver water that captures the elegance and cultural refinement of the Tang era. Ships from US warehouse.
Yinhai — Silver Sea
The name Yinhai means Silver Sea in Chinese — a poetic image evoking the vast, luminous expanse of silver water stretching to the horizon. The Tang dynasty (618–907 CE) was famous for its love of poetry, art, and refined aesthetics, and the Yinhai name reflects this cultural sensibility: a sword that is as much a work of art as it is a collector piece. The silver-toned finish of the blade and fittings mirrors the name — a visual harmony between the sword's identity and its appearance.
Tang Dao — The Sword That Shaped East Asian Blade Design
The Tang Dao is the defining sword of the Tang dynasty — a single-edged, slightly curved blade that represented a significant evolution from the straight Han Jian, optimized for the fast, decisive strikes of Tang dynasty cavalry. The Tang dao's design influence spread across East Asia, shaping the development of the Japanese katana and the Korean hwando. Collecting a Tang dao is collecting a piece of the sword design tradition that defined an era.
Who Is This For?
Chinese history and Tang dynasty collectors seeking an authentic-proportioned display piece
Sword collectors who appreciate the historical significance of the Tang dao tradition
Display collectors who want a named, culturally resonant collector sword under $200
Premium gift buyers seeking a meaningful Chinese collector sword
Ships from US local warehouse — fast domestic delivery. For collectors and adults 18+ only.
