Mention the Ming Dynasty Jinyi Guard, many people think that it will be such a picture, they are dressed in brocade, holding a divine soldier, exquisite and cruel, a knife swing, it is blood splashed three feet, the sword lightsaber shadow in the blood type and fierce display undoubtedly, that divine soldier is the famous embroidered spring knife.
In history, the embroidered spring knife has not left a reliable written record, nor has there been a physical object unearthed in ancient times, but in the scattered patterns of the Ming Dynasty painting "Exit Police Entry Diagram", it can be seen that the Jinyi Guard is very different from the sabre worn by other Ming soldiers.
However, according to the classics such as the "Great Ming Huidian" and some Ming and Qing notes, the embroidered spring knife may also be only a ceremonial instrument, which is used by the close ministers in special occasions such as ceremonies, travel, and sacrifices, "the minister of culture and military affairs of this dynasty will give the embroidered spring knife, coconut scoop, and eggplant belt to the car to drive", "The Jinyi guard official who ascends to the hall, on the day of worship, that is, give the embroidered spring knife and the big red python flying fish suit, so as to escort the big driver to perform the ceremonies of the great ceremony." ”
▲Flying fish suit
Legend has it that each handle of the embroidered spring knife is a thousand hammers and hundreds of hammers, the steel quality is excellent, so the blade is extremely sharp, and the more high-ranking people are, the purer the embroidered spring knife is. There are several more layers of casting procedures, and it is said that in addition to iron, there are other metals mixed with it, so that the blade is extremely sharp.
From the perspective of shape, this embroidered spring knife not only absorbs the advantages of the former generation sword sword such as Tang knife and single knife, but also draws on the strengths of some Japanese swords and Mongolian swords, which can be described as a collection of East Asian sword culture. It can stab and slash with one hand, and can also hold the slash with both hands, so it has always been regarded as a treasure by senior generals and guards of the Ming Army.
The sheath of the knife is made of elegant and atmospheric ebony, the appearance of ebony, plain and simple, but the feel is comfortable and smooth, and the hardness and corrosion resistance are better.
At the same time, ebony is also one of the world's precious and rare woods, hard, smooth, is its characteristics, its cut surface after polishing the formation of the pulp is very bright, like a copper mirror can be seen, but also like satin, warm and comfortable.
Symbolizing boldness and loyalty - the details of the embroidered spring knife are appreciated: