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Large Lek Namphi steel Meed Mor (Mitmor), consecrated by Khruba Duang Dee of Wat Ban Fon, Chiang Mai. The knife sheath is made of rosewood.

Lek Nam Phi (Namphee) steel is renowned as the highest-quality steel in Thailand, known for its exceptional strength and durability. It has been passed down through generations, from ancient times to the present, with historical evidence supporting its legacy.

Similar to how Japan has Samurai swords and the Arab world has Damascus blades, Thailand is known for its Namphee steel swords, which symbolize the art and civilization of the Thai ruling class.

Historically, Namphee Village is believed to have been an arms manufacturing center for the Thai Kingdom during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods, producing weapons to defend the nation. Evidence of this includes ancient iron smelting furnaces and traditional tools such as knives, machetes, trowels, chisels, axes, and hammers, which have been discovered in the area.

The blade is crafted from authentic Namphee steel, inscribed with sacred symbols, and produced in Namphee Steel. Owning this sword is believed to offer protection from all forms of harm.

According to tradition, Namphee steel has the power to dispel negative energies, black magic, and evil spirits. It is also a rare collector’s item due to the scarcity of the steel and the declining number of skilled swordsmiths. Many keep it at home as a symbol of good fortune and protection.

Namphee steel is a real historical material used in ancient Thai weaponry. Some of the most famous legendary swords made from it include:

– King Naresuan’s battle sword
– King Narai’s enchanted sword
– Khun Phaen’s mythical sword “Dab Fa Fuen”
– Phraya Phichai’s twin swords

Additionally, Namphee steel was widely used in ancient Thai tools and weaponry, with artifacts still on display at the Namphee Steel Museum in Uttaradit Province.