Extensive cutting with Han jian
Jan 3, 2010 20:40:15 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2010 20:40:15 GMT
I want to get Han Jian for cutting purpose but I have read some warning about the hollow handle making it not suitable for such task
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This old thread about discontinued VA Han jian is one example .Now the question is does it make any different if I fill up the empty space inside the handle so the tang will be more secure and has some sort of cushion to it ? Is prolong use will eventually crack the tang ? One oversea seller even not recommend this type of sword for extensive cutting . How come this type of Jian is not good for cutting ,I mean this is the Jian that unified China so it had to be combat effective ,right ? It suppose to be able to wield with one hand while warrior rided the chariot and two hand when fought on foot to slash through the bronze and copper plate armour ? How come it would be defeat by merely plastic ?
/index.cgi?board=chineseswords&action=display&thread=4417
This old thread about discontinued VA Han jian is one example .Now the question is does it make any different if I fill up the empty space inside the handle so the tang will be more secure and has some sort of cushion to it ? Is prolong use will eventually crack the tang ? One oversea seller even not recommend this type of sword for extensive cutting . How come this type of Jian is not good for cutting ,I mean this is the Jian that unified China so it had to be combat effective ,right ? It suppose to be able to wield with one hand while warrior rided the chariot and two hand when fought on foot to slash through the bronze and copper plate armour ? How come it would be defeat by merely plastic ?
