龙泉宝剑以其诞生地浙江龙泉命名，其对于中国乃至世界的武器发展有着重大意义。

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

　　第一把龙泉剑可以追溯到春秋时期（公元前770-476年），传说越国铸剑大师欧冶子曾铸三把绝世宝剑，分别名为龙渊、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.

　　从那时起到之后的2500年间，他的锻制技艺被一代代铸剑者传承下去。

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

　　铸造一把龙泉剑一共需要经过28道独特工序，每一道工序都要保证精密的操作。不管是刀刃还是刀鞘都考验着细致的手艺，需要下多年的功夫。完美的刀型、冷冽的刀光、合适的刀刃密度、精细的金属雕刻，这些保证了龙泉剑的质量以及极大的装饰价值。

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.

　　龙泉铸剑业繁荣，拥有超过4000名铸剑手艺人以及超过20种不同类型的剑，出口至全球多个国家与地区。

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，龙泉宝剑锻制技艺被列入国家级非物质文化遗产名录。

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

（中国网综合 翻译 尤迎宁）

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