{"product_id":"dragon-king-taotue-jian-longsword-layaway-deposit-only","title":"LAYAWAY DEPOSIT ONLY - Dragon King - Taotie Jian longsword","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow yourself to make it Legendary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pieces you talk yourself out of. Too much, not right now, maybe one day. But the grails don't wait — and \"maybe one day\" is how they become the ones that got away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo don't talk yourself out of this one. Claim Dragon King - Taotie Jian longsword now, and pay for it at your own pace. No lenders, no credit checks, no interest — just you, quietly building the collection you actually want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay your deposit here to open your reservation — that's it claimed, and it's yours in waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinders sees it safely onto The Hoard, where Mafoo the Box Goblin frets over it until the day it's fully yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay off the rest however suits you — any amount, whenever. We'll nudge you gently so you always know where you stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe last pound lands, and it ships. We never dispatch until it's completely yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing before you commit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour price is locked in today. Whatever happens to it later, you pay what you agreed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanged your mind? Full refund within 14 days; after that, whatever you've paid becomes Forge credit that never expires. Nowt's ever lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full rules live in our Layaway — The Hoard terms: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theswordstall.co.uk\/pages\/layaway-scheme-t-cs\"\u003eLayaway Scheme T\u0026amp;Cs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔞 \u003cstrong\u003eSold to adults aged 18+ only\u003c\/strong\u003e, in line with applicable UK legislation regarding traditional hand-crafted swords. \u003cstrong\u003eStrict age verification applies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted deeply in Chinese culture going back to the Neolithic age and first finding expression during the Shang and Zhou dynasties as a monster mask on bronze ritual vessels, the legend of the taotie still manifests in modern cutlery on eating utensils and plates. Punished by the gods for his overindulgence, as a warning to others the gods took away the body and jaw of TheTaotie (gluttonous monster) so all he could do was eat constantly, leaving nothing but a head and gaping mouth. The artisans of Dragon King conceived this new take on this ancient warning in the form of the Taotie Jian. The classic zoomorphic head motif is featured embossed on the pommel and the guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 37 3\/4\" blade's 7\" ricasso (3\/8\" thick at base) reinforces the overall strength for powerful thrusts and blocks. The 12 1\/2\" wood core handle is pristinely thin cord wrapped which allows for an easy grip for a 51 1\/2\" long sword. A black lacquered scabbard with matching accents secures the sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegal \u0026amp; Safety Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bladed item intended for display, collection, martial arts appreciation, or controlled handling only.\u003cbr\u003eIt is not intended for unlawful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔞 \u003cstrong\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/strong\u003e 🔞\u003cbr\u003eThis product is strictly sold to adults aged 18 years and over. We operate additional age verification checks for certain items and may request proof of age prior to dispatch. Orders will not be shipped unless age requirements are met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the Taotie Jian it is the small and subtle details that make this sword quite the collectible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e37.75\" Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon Steel – 5160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood\/Cord Wrapped Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood Scabbard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a bladed product and must be handled responsibly.\u003cbr\u003eOwnership and display of bladed items may be subject to local laws — customers are responsible for ensuring compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sword is a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional, hand-forged blade\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by traditional Chinese Jian design, created for collectors with an appreciation for sword craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged from Damascus Steel it combines authentic construction with display-quality presentation.\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional hand-forged sword\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpened edge as part of traditional finishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate blade length: 73 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003ecollection or display\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge Verification:\u003cbr\u003eThis product is sold to adults aged \u003cstrong\u003e18 years and over\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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