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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 16:05:25 GMT
Hi im pretty new here and this is my first post apologies if this has already been covered elsewhere. I have been considering buying a oxtail Dao for some time now thing is im looking for a sword which dosent feel like its made out of tin foil, but i also want to use it to train forms and in all honesty im not particularly good at them yet so i also want it to be blunt. However i also want to be able to sharpen it later on as i get more confident. does anyone have any suggestions?
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Post by sicheah on Oct 23, 2009 16:35:32 GMT
Well the most important thing would be your price range: How much are you willing to spend on an Ox-tail dao? In addition, most dao in the market are actually quite sharp. Personally I would have one custom made. You could contact Garrett at www.jin-shi.com to get one custom made. He is very helpful and given his great customer service. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 17:30:59 GMT
well at the moment im looking to spend about £150 or US$ 250 though if i found something really good id consider spending more. thankyou for the suggestion
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Post by sicheah on Oct 23, 2009 18:59:12 GMT
Well, here is a Jin-Shi oxtail dao you might wanna check out (if interested, request for an unsharpened oxtail dao from Garrett): www.jin-shi.com/production.htmHere is a review on that oxtail dao: /index.cgi?board=swordreviews&action=display&thread=11710&page=1#190104 Edit: In addition, Hanwei has a blunt Yang style tai-chi dao suitable mostly for practice. Note a very small point of balance, which means it is great for handling but not very good cutter. Sharpening a blunt blade takes lots of effort too. cultofathena.com/product~item~SH2381~name~Hanwei+Yang+Saber+-+Blunt.htm Kris cutlery has a Dao IV which is sharp...might not wanna practice forms with it  This one will be slightly over your budget too. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2009 19:45:37 GMT
another review of my dao:
/index.cgi?board=swordreviews&action=display&thread=11591
A basic sum up:
inexpensive
solid, beefy blade
unsharpened
cheap fittings
well balanced
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2009 12:51:02 GMT
Hmm the Jin Shi sword is certainly tempting does anyone know if i could get it shipped over to the UK? and how much it is likely to cost (for shipping)?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2009 2:14:25 GMT
Hmm the Jin Shi sword is certainly tempting does anyone know if i could get it shipped over to the UK? and how much it is likely to cost (for shipping)? I'm no expert on customs, but I THINK that the weapons-ban that applies to katanas and the like actually applies to all curved swords. Get a licence and I can't imagine it being a problem. As always, check with customs- though crappy sword laws suck  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2009 10:46:09 GMT
Actually, give me a day or two to seek an answer on this. I have an acquaintance in the kai ming taiji association over in the UK. I'll see if I can't message him and find out something about importing a dao to his country.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2009 12:00:31 GMT
ok, sorry but Mr. Peters just uses the Wushu weapons he gets from Wushu direct: www.wushudirect.co.uk/ So, the question is still open on if a real dao could be shipped to the UK. Ok, update Mark told me he has been able to get some quality weapons from Wushu direct. So you might be able to find something. However, if you are serious about training in in Chinese Sword Arts, I highly recommend looking up these guys: www.facebook.com/pages/Kai-Ming-Tai-Chi-Chuan/29715738789 Mark also offers a nice selection of DVD's for home training as well. Hope all this helps. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2009 20:05:33 GMT
so far as i know so long as its not made in japan (whether its a japanese sword or not) its not a problem to get one shipped in thankyou for the reccomendation i will certainly take a look at it
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2009 23:42:07 GMT
Welcome
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2010 21:32:02 GMT
Quick update, i have now purchased one of the swords from wushu direct thanks to everyone for suggestions
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2010 2:25:04 GMT
Welcome
My personal preference would have been Jin-Shi, but than again I'm in the US so I wasn't certain about the whole customs issue. Good luck with your training.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2010 12:57:23 GMT
In all honesty it would have been my preference too but as all i wanted was a basic training sword this one will do for now, ill probably get a Jin Shi a bit further down the line if i can.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2010 19:44:31 GMT
Good luck to you then.
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This one will be slightly over your budget too.
