Ou Ye Sword

Ou Ye Sword

　　Ou Ye Sword: Ou Ye Sword is one of China’s most renowned traditional handicrafts. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the master swordsmith Ou Ye Zi, commissioned to forge blades for the Kings of Yue and Chu, traveled across China’s famous mountains and rivers. He chose a location deep in the headwaters of the Ou River and forged legendary swords such as “Longyuan,” “Gongbu,” and “Tai’a.” From then on, Ou Ye Zi became immortalized in history and is regarded as the founding father of Chinese sword-making.

　　Ou Ye Sword is world-famous for its four defining characteristics: exceptional toughness and sharpness, a perfect balance of hardness and flexibility, an intimidating cold gleam, and exquisitely detailed patterns. The Qingyuan Ou Ye Sword inherits the ancestral sword-forging techniques of Ou Ye Zi. Leveraging its unique natural environment, it selects premium materials and forges each blade through over twenty meticulous processes including forging, trimming, filing, engraving, quenching, and polishing. Its products are treasured in collections at institutions such as the Museum of the Chinese Revolution, the Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution, and the National Museum of Chinese Ethnic Groups. The command swords of the Tiananmen Flag Guard were produced by this company. In 2002, the “Ou Ye Sword” was selected as the “Treasure of the Tower” by the Gonglou (Drum Tower) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang.