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SWORDS BY CHRIS ZHOU
Chris Zhou
Chris Zhou (Zhou Zheng Wu), was born in Longquan city,
Zhejiang Province in April 1968. He is a descendent of Zhou Wang Ji of Runan,
Henan Province. Zhou is now the curator of the Longquan Zheng Wu Sword Forging
Institute and the Longquan Sword Museum (which he founded). His professional
title is Arts and Crafts Master of Zhejiang Province.
Under his father’s instruction, Zhou started studying the
art of forging swords. H has gone on to forge swords for Wu Lan Fu, the former
Chinese Vice Chairman, and Xi Zhongxun, the Deputy Prime Minister in 1988. He
was awarded the title of Assistant Craftsman of Zhejiang Province in 1996 and in
2001 was awarded the title of Arts and Crafts Master of Zhejiang Province. In
2002 he founded the Zheng Wu Sword Forging Institute, where he lectures and
produces traditional swords and also produced the first patterned sword by
traditional foldable and composite forging, which was extremely warmly received
at the renowned Bo Dao Qi Chinese swords forum. He was awarded the ‘Silver
Prize’ by the Chinese Arts Association in 2003. The following year he founded
the Longquan Sword Museum, which features Longquan swords, and was awarded the
Arts and Crafts Fine Work Prize and Excellence Prize for the Zhejiang Province.
So far this year he has participated in the Chinese Folk Arts and Crafts
Exhibition and was awarded the ‘Prize of the Work of Nature’.
Achievements
- 1968 Zhou Zheng Wu(Chris Zhou),was born in
Longquan city(ancient sword city since 2500 years ago),Zhejiang
Province,China,Zhou is now the curator of Longquan Zheng Wu Sword Forging
Institute and the Longquan sword Museum.
- 1988 Under his father's instruction,Zhou started
studying the art of forging swords. He has gone on to forge swords for Wu LAN
Fu,the former Chinese Vice Chairman,and XI Zhongxun,The Deputy Prime Minister.
- 2001 Awarded the professional title is Arts and
Crafts Master of Zhejiang of Zhejiang Province from Zhejiang government.
- 2002 Founded the Zheng Wu Sword Forging
Institute,where he lectures and produces traditional swords and also produced
the first patterned sword by traditional foldable and composite forging,which
was extremely warmly received at the renowned Bo Dao Qi(complex fold up
forging) Chinese sword forum.
- 2003 Awarded the Silver Prize by the Chinese
Arts Association.
- 2004 Founded the Longquan Sword Museum,which
features Longquan swords,Awarded the arts and Crafts Fine Work Prize and
Excellence Prize for the Zhejiang Pro
- 2005 He has participated in the Chinese Folk
Arts and Crafts Exhibition and was awarded the 'Prize of the Work of Nature'.
He has participated in the Chinese Folk Arts and Crafts Exhibition and was
awarded the 'Prize of the Work of Nature'.
- 2005 His opus <Han Wu Sword> being regarded as
representative of the only Opus in China area was selected in <Opuses
Exhibition of International Sword casting Masters> held in Macao Art Museum.
Masters of Fire 15/10/2005 - 15/1/2006
International Exhibition of Contemporary Blade smiths
Collector Level Musashi Katana
Recommend for Medium to Heavy
Cutting and Practice
BOTAN KATANA
Created at the forge of Zhou Zheng Wu. The
blade of this katana had been differentially tempered using a traditional clay
covering. This process produces a hard cutting edge of 55 RC while maintaining
the body of the blade at 40-42 RC for resilience and shock absorption. This
Katana measures 43" inches overall with the saya and 41" inches without. The
blade measures 28.5" inches that is 1.25 inches wide. The handle is 11" inches
long made with traditional Ray skin in a cotton spun cord wrap. The sword is
complete with copper fittings for an antique look. The saya is made of
hardwood with beautiful black lacquered finish which comes complete with a
display box, sword bag, cleaning kit and certificate of authenticity.
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Botan Katana
SKU: SS700-6
Clay Tempered / Differentially Hardened
Price: $650.00
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TIGER KATANA
Created at the forge of
Zhou Zheng Wu. The blade of this katana had been differentially tempered
using a traditional clay covering. This process produces a hard cutting edge
of 55 RC while maintaining the body of the blade at 40-42 RC for resilience
and shock absorption. This Katana measures 43" inches overall with the saya
and 41" inches without. The blade measures 28.5" inches that is 1.25 inches
wide. The handle is 11" inches long made with traditional Ray skin in a cotton
spun cord wrap. The sword is complete with copper fittings for an antique
look. The saya is made of hardwood with beautiful black lacquered finish which
comes complete with a display box, sword bag, cleaning kit and certificate of
authenticity.
WIND KATANA
Created at the forge of Zhou Zheng Wu. The
blade of this katana had been differentially tempered using a traditional clay
covering. This process produces a hard cutting edge of 55 RC while maintaining
the body of the blade at 40-42 RC for resilience and shock absorption. This
Katana measures 43" inches overall with the saya and 41" inches without. The
blade measures 28.5" inches that is 1.25 inches wide. The handle is 11" inches
long made with traditional Ray skin in a cotton spun cord wrap. The sword is
complete with copper fittings for an antique look. The saya is made of
hardwood with beautiful black lacquered finish which comes complete with a
display box, sword bag, cleaning kit and certificate of authenticity.
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