Longquan sword is one of the representatives of ancient weapons in China and one of the famous traditional arts and crafts in China. It has a history of more than 2500 years. According to legend, at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, Ou Yezi, the master of sword casting in the State of Yue, cast three famous swords, namely Longyuan, Taiai and Kampot, in the West Qin of Longquan. And take Long Yuan as the township name. Later, in order to avoid Li Yuan, he changed "Yuan" to "Quan" and renamed it Longquan. Since then, it has been called Longquan sword, which is famous all over the world.

The traditional skills of Longquan sword are exquisite in materials and unique in craftsmanship, and are famous for their sharpness, cold light, flexibility and ingenious ornamentation. Longquan, as a region, is named after the sword; Longquan, as a sword, is spread because of its origin. Today, it not only has the registered trademark of "Longquan Sword", but also won the title of "the hometown of Longquan Sword in China". 200 1 10 Longquan sword was recognized by Zhejiang Economic and Trade Commission and published as "the first batch of traditional craft varieties in Zhejiang Province" to be protected; In 2005, Longquan Sword was listed as the first batch of representative works of intangible cultural heritage in Zhejiang Province by the People's Government of Zhejiang Province.

The traditional skills of Longquan Sword initiated by Ou Yezi, with its rich cultural and social functions, have exerted great influence on the history of ancient cold weapons in China, the history of ancient metallurgy in China, the history of ancient thought in China and the history of culture and art in China, showing the outstanding value of China's creativity. Today, Longquan sword is not only a fitness martial arts equipment, a stage prop for film and television, but also a national gift given by national leaders, which is treasured by many celebrities and sword lovers at home and abroad.