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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2009 15:26:44 GMT
Hi all,
I thought I would share a video review of the Hanwei Practial Taichi sword that I was able to purchase for $59 online.
It was a demo sword for this online store and so it was on sale.
I know this is a very low end sword, but it is made of carbon steel and I was able to do some very simple sharpening via an Accusharp knife sharpener
This the first sword I have ever purchased and tried sharpening.
I had some leftover packing material from a door that was delivered.
It is two layer cardboard that is about an inch thick.
I first give you a look at the sword close up, then take it for a few cuts on that cardboard.
I will try to find something more interesting (inanimate) to cut later.
Enjoy
Ed
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2009 19:45:43 GMT
be very careful cutting anything more resistant than your cardboard sheets with that sword.
The hilt components loosen quickly. Also the blade is thin and steel is soft. That sword isn't really built for test cutting.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2009 0:43:10 GMT
be very careful cutting anything more resistant than your cardboard sheets with that sword. The hilt components loosen quickly. Also the blade is thin and steel is soft. That sword isn't really built for test cutting. Hmmm.... that's strange. I have not experienced that. The steel keeps its edge pretty good, it is a bit thin at the tip, but much thicker past 6 inches or so. I have cut quite a few things with this sword as well as practice swings and have absolutely nothing come loose at all in the hilt or handle. The sword is simple, but I would have to disagree about things coming loose. Having said that, I have not tried cutting an inch thick steel drum, LOL. Do you have one? If so, perhaps you received a defective one? Where did you purchase it? Ed |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2009 0:45:11 GMT
be very careful cutting anything more resistant than your cardboard sheets with that sword. Oh, BTW, these are not cardboard "sheets", it is double ply inch thick cardboard as I indicated in the original post. It should be clearly visible in the video of you watch it. thanks, Ed |
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Post by sicheah on Dec 19, 2009 1:41:22 GMT
Hi eteune, welcome to SBG,
To be fair, even Hanwei representative advise user not to use their jian for cutting. Having said that, the steel of Hanwei practical tai-chi may not be properly tempered for cutting purposes (they are make from carbon steel but that does not mean they are properly tempered for cutting). In addition, their practical tai-chi swords is roughly a pound lighter compared to jian of the same length because their blade are a little too thin for cutting.
How do I know so? I've used to own an Adam Hsu tai chi sword (it is the same except the handle and scabbard is made of wood). It is my first sword too. It is great for practicing tai chi (due to its light weight), but a poor choice for cutting. I agree with gundoggy that if the practical tai chi is ever used for cutting, it should be restricted to "light cutting".
Having said all that, Hanwei is releasing their cutting jian designed by Scott Rodell probably early next year.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2009 3:12:23 GMT
I will have to agree with everyone here about cutting with this blade. I have used mine for cutting very light targets also, but a simple water bottle cut (which I have successfully done) done wrong would run a risk of warping the blade. I have not had any problem with handle or parts loosening up any, but I can tell by the looks of the way it is made, the tang is rather narrow. If i remember right, the blade is heat treated/ tempered at HRC 55, but the blade is still too thin for cutting.
I believe that Swordsage owns one of these also. I imagine he would advise, as well as I, to get a good jin-shi.com jian for cutting. He has the Han jian, and I have the production jian. They are great jian sword. of course there is always the Hanwei production jian coming in Feb.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2009 12:58:11 GMT
wow, thank you for all your replies, I think I understand now
I will definitely take care with this sword and minimize cutting
suppose I got overly enthusiastic with my first sword!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2009 1:17:44 GMT
I believe that Swordsage owns one of these also. I imagine he would advise, as well as I, to get a good jin-shi.com jian for cutting. He has the Han jian, and I have the production jian. They are great jian sword. of course there is always the Hanwei production jian coming in Feb. looks like the jin-shi.com jian is out of stock, do you have info on the Hanwei production jian? can't find anything on it thanks, Ed |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2009 1:24:04 GMT
The Hanwei production jian is not out yet. You can buy special order jian from Jin Shi for a great price. You can specify the length you want, the thickness, as well as some extras such as gold inlays, differentially hardened blades, or even twist core forging. I myself have the Jin Shi Dragon Motif jian and that only cost $280.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2009 13:38:53 GMT
I believe that Swordsage owns one of these also. I imagine he would advise, as well as I, to get a good jin-shi.com jian for cutting. He has the Han jian, and I have the production jian. They are great jian sword. of course there is always the Hanwei production jian coming in Feb. looks like the jin-shi.com jian is out of stock, do you have info on the Hanwei production jian? can't find anything on it thanks, Ed the Hanwei cutting jian is due out February and is alredy loaded with preorders. this info if from Hanwei via email. /index.cgi?board=chineseswords&action=display&thread=12549 |
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