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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2009 18:50:47 GMT
Hi all,
Just a quick question. Does anyone know why cold steel stopped making their 2 handed jian sword? I have their Gim sword and I love it, but was interested in the other but can't find it anymore.
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Post by sicheah on Aug 14, 2009 19:25:27 GMT
Not sure when they stopped making those but I would say quite a long time ago. Cold steel (CS) Chinese swords are quite similar to Huanuo swords. There is a few ways you could get one: 1) Get yourself a Huanuo two-handed jian by contacting Scott Rodell at www.sevenstarstrading.com/html/2) There is a used Huanuo two handed jian at the classified at swordforum.com, it is very similar if not better than CS two handed jian: forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?t=96969 3) Post at SBG or SFI classified that you want to buy a CS two handed jian. If you're lucky, someone might sell you one. Good luck |
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Post by vayduong on Aug 15, 2009 2:17:03 GMT
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Post by sicheah on Aug 15, 2009 2:44:47 GMT
Always interested in zhisword but haven't heard much on the reviews. From your experience, how does a functional zhisword compare to Huanuo sword? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2009 4:11:10 GMT
with prices like those, i wonder how much a fable blade 2h jian would run hmm...
anyway i'm off on zhisword a bit cuz i did see a tang from one of theirs and it looked sickly.
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Post by sicheah on Aug 15, 2009 4:30:10 GMT
with prices like those, i wonder how much a fable blade 2h jian would run hmm... anyway i'm off on zhisword a bit cuz i did see a tang from one of theirs and it looked sickly. I might sound stupid but when I look at the picture of zhisword on ebay, their fittings is a dealbreaker for me  Yeah that Huanuo 2 handed is kinda pricey. Could get a nice DF forge folded bushi for that price. Plus DF and Huanuo share the same forge if I am not mistaken (well it's Chinese sword not surprise about the price  ) . I bet I can get a really good 2 handed jian from Garrett for a little less. Yeah with a bit more cash, a Ludemo 2 handed or a fable blade are quite an option. Still no sign on Hanwei cutting jian?  Edit: Chinese sword market...at least they are not as bad as middle-eastern sword market. I am a sucker for curvy blade |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2009 8:41:51 GMT
with prices like those, i wonder how much a fable blade 2h jian would run hmm... anyway i'm off on zhisword a bit cuz i did see a tang from one of theirs and it looked sickly. Hi, I have created a Zhisword thread a few weeks ago. A person posted pictures of a tang unsuitable for usage. I am debating whether to bring this up with the company through email. I hope that it was not commonplace; their Japanese Swords are well made, so they should be able to do the same for Chinese Swords. Correspondence with them showed promise; they certainly know how certain features in a sword will affect the functionality... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2009 8:51:01 GMT
After reading about different forges, I wish to discuss an opinion: I am somewhat disappointed that many of these Chinese Forges are able and adept at producing affordable and functional katanas at various price points, but are not as able to provide the same for Chinese Jian and Dao.  I have seen Paul Chen/Hanwei create high value presentational jian and examples of things like miaodao, but they are not designed for regular cutting use!!! It is sort of a disservice to have Chinese Swords as an afterthought or as a secondary product or market; there are so many ornate, innovative, mystical, and lethal swords that are waiting to be brought back from the confines of historical texts, monuments, museums, and literature... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2009 9:05:15 GMT
Zero, first, I wouldn't use that sword you posted. You should either talk to those guys or keep it as wall hanger. On the rest it's about $$$. People in the west want katanas. Chicks dig. I'm now kinda straying away from that lot... I would recommend you guys to look into this: fableblades.com/Fox%20Jian.htmlDesign your own. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2009 18:53:13 GMT
Zero, first, I wouldn't use that sword you posted. You should either talk to those guys or keep it as wall hanger. On the rest it's about $$$. People in the west want katanas. Chicks dig. I'm now kinda straying away from that lot... I would recommend you guys to look into this: fableblades.com/Fox%20Jian.htmlDesign your own. Um, that is NOT my sword, and I specifically mentioned the unusable tang on that sword. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2009 19:44:55 GMT
ya i remember. that was good solid info  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2009 22:52:40 GMT
You could get a custom jian from garret and get it at a 2 handed length, I've got a 40" tang jian coming to me.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2009 1:40:39 GMT
You could get a custom jian from garret and get it at a 2 handed length, I've got a 40" tang jian coming to me. True. I emailed him on pricing; even with a custom order, it is still very good price, AND you will customize how you want the aesthetics to look.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2009 2:21:02 GMT
Caution! I don't know what's up with Seven Stars, but my Norton intercepted and blocked a trojan virus when I clicked on the link.  Be careful!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2009 0:45:44 GMT
You could get a custom jian from garret and get it at a 2 handed length, I've got a 40" tang jian coming to me. True. I emailed him on pricing; even with a custom order, it is still very good price, AND you will customize how you want the aesthetics to look. I was truly surprised when he told me the cost of all my modifications. Sooooo much cheaper than I could have possibly expected. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2009 2:55:55 GMT
True. I emailed him on pricing; even with a custom order, it is still very good price, AND you will customize how you want the aesthetics to look. I was truly surprised when he told me the cost of all my modifications. Sooooo much cheaper than I could have possibly expected. keep us poted dude... and we want PICTURE, man, pictures. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2009 6:34:21 GMT
Theres going to be a lot of pictures when it gets here, trust me.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2009 14:14:56 GMT
OOOOOOOoooooo, cant wait to see it.
back on the CS 2hander gim.... i went on CS site last nite and saw one on their vids, but couldnt find one on the search. what a tease, it's like the cheerleader lifting her skirt and saying dont touch.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2009 16:13:37 GMT
They have also stopped selling both of their Dao swords. I was wanting their large one. The DVD they send out still has both on it.
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) . I bet I can get a really good 2 handed jian from Garrett for a little less.
Be careful!
