龍泉寶劍以其誕生地浙江龍泉命名，其對於中國乃至世界的武器發展有著重大意義。

The Longquan Sword, named after its birthplace in Longquan of Zhejiang province, played a significant role in Chinese and global weaponry development.

　　第一把龍泉劍可以追溯到春秋時期（西元前770-476年），傳説越國鑄劍大師歐冶子曾鑄三把絕世寶劍，分別名為龍淵、泰阿、工布。

The first crafting of the Longquan Sword can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) when Ou Yezi, a master sword-maker of the State of Yue, is said to have crafted three precious swords called Longyuan, Tai'e and Gongbu.

　　從那時起到之後的2500年間，他的鍛制技藝被一代代鑄劍者傳承下去。

Since then, his technique has been passed down from generation to generation of sword makers for the past 2,500 years.

　　鑄造一把龍泉劍一共需要經過28道獨特工序，每一道工序都要保證精密的操作。不管是刀刃還是刀鞘都考驗著細緻的手藝，需要下多年的功夫。完美的刀型、冷冽的刀光、合適的刀刃密度、精細的金屬雕刻，這些保證了龍泉劍的品質以及極大的裝飾價值。

There are a total of 28 unique procedures that need to be followed to precision in order to craft a Longquan Sword. Both the blade and the scabbard feature exquisite workmanship, taking years to master. The perfect sharpness, cold glitter, optimal blade density and detailed metal carving, all make for a Longquan Sword of great quality and tremendous ornamental value.

　　龍泉鑄劍業繁榮，擁有超過4000名鑄劍手藝人以及超過20種不同類型的劍，出口至全球多個國家與地區。

The sword making industry is flourishing in Longquan with more than 4,000 sword makers crafting upwards of 20 different types of swords which are exported to countries and regions across the globe.

　　2006年5月20日，龍泉寶劍鍛制技藝被列入國家級非物質文化遺産名錄。

On May 20, 2006, the techniques of Longquan Sword making were included on China’s list of national intangible cultural heritages.

（中國網綜合 翻譯 尤迎寧）

來源： 中國網綜合    | 作者：中國網綜合 翻譯 尤迎寧    | 責編：胡金    審核：張淵

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