Swordsmith - Shen Zhou

Master Shen Zhou 

Achievement highlights:

Born in 1977 in Longquan, Zhejiang Province, Shen Zhou is the fifth-generation master of the renowned Shen Guanglong Sword Shop. He is a Zhejiang Lishui City Arts and Crafts Master and a recognized inheritor of intangible cultural heritage.

Notable Works:

• Chi Dragon Sword: Collected by the China Arts and Crafts Museum.
• Pure Jun Sword: Known for its exquisite craftsmanship.
• Simple Tang Sword: Created for former Vice Chairman of the National People’s Congress, Wang Hanbin.

Achievements:

• 2009: Created the “Qiankun Sword” for President Hu Jintao.
• 2012: Awarded the title of Zhejiang Lishui City Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor.
• 2013: Crafted the “Gentleman Sword” for Wang Zhaoguo.
• 2014: Won the Grand Prize at the Craftsmanship Expo for the “Aoxue Sword”.

Philosophy: Shen Zhou’s work embodies the spirit of traditional Chinese sword-making, blending historical techniques with modern artistry to create swords that are both functional and beautiful.