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Post by SwordFan on Apr 12, 2011 10:09:44 GMT
Hi all A while back there was some interest shown by some members as to just how the new Hanwei Dharma sword looks as there was no actual pics of the sword out there . Well my brother received one yesterday so I thought I would grab my camera quickly and get a couple of pics . I too was interested in the piece ,so here are some quick pics straight from the packaging . PS:The blade is pretty sharp and nice and stiff , no whippy blade here (well not on this one anyway) . I might do a review on it in a couple of days if I can get the time .       |
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Post by MEversbergII on Apr 12, 2011 11:23:37 GMT
Not sure what to think. It looks good, but the details put of off. Look forward to seeing the review, however!
M.
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Apr 12, 2011 15:29:31 GMT
I do like the look of the sword... but the weight and price suggest to me its more of a practice sword, like the practical Tai Chi Sword, then it is a real sword... like say the Cutting jian. So since you have seen it in person... whats your impression of it?
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Post by SwordFan on Apr 12, 2011 18:33:19 GMT
Hmmm ill be able to give a better assessment of it over the weekend as we plan on doing some light cutting with it . Its definitely sharp enough out of the box (well this one is anyway) .The blade is nice and sturdy ,handles really well with it being so light . Plus I was rather surprised to see that it was peened .
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Apr 12, 2011 19:43:15 GMT
Indeed... sounds a step up above the pratical tai chi sword which is only for forms and not for use... I look forward to hearing more. 
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Post by chuckinohio on Apr 12, 2011 23:21:42 GMT
The detail on the fittngs looks to be very nice.
Please do try to take the time to post some sort of a review of it, even if it is short and only covers general impressions.
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Post by Sir Tre on Apr 13, 2011 3:51:31 GMT
looks great... i like the nostalgic stuff
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Post by Turok on Apr 13, 2011 4:10:18 GMT
Peened, hmm? Man this sword gets interesting every time! I guess there's no way of taking it apart then! According to the CAS details, this sword is the only sword that I know of made of bamboo and it would be great to hear more about it! Can't wait to hear more about your review!!!  |
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Post by Wes on Apr 13, 2011 4:26:46 GMT
I'm interested in hearing more as well. It looks like it would be uncomfortable to hold, but I think it's very pretty.
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Post by SwordFan on Apr 13, 2011 5:27:19 GMT
I dry handled it for a bit and it was surprisingly comfortable in hand ,but ill give it more of a go this weekend as we are going to be doing some light cutting with it and my Cold Steel Jade Lion .As for the looks department , yes it definitely looks the part .The wood they have used on the scabbard and handle is super light ,definitely the lightest scabbard on a chinese sword that iv ever held . Hanwei seem to have stepped up their QC even further as every one of their new items (Bamboo Mat Katana ,Lion Dog Katana and now the Dharma Sword) seem to have alot more attention to detail than some of their older lines .
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Post by Wes on Apr 13, 2011 22:21:19 GMT
If possible could you post a picture of the sword in hand so I can get a visual reference of just how big the sword is? I have a hard time visually imagining a sword based on dimensions alone. Thanks! Also don't forget to let us know how the cutting went! |
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Post by Wes on Apr 25, 2011 11:47:48 GMT
Any word on how the sword did cutting targets, Swordfan?
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Apr 25, 2011 17:51:45 GMT
Aye... I myself am also very interested to learn if this is a real, functional cutting sword or just a light forms sword like the practical Thi Chi Sword.
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Post by SwordFan on Apr 25, 2011 18:07:08 GMT
Hi guys ,sorry for the late update . We did some very light cutting with it , some bottles and pool noodles which it sailed right through with no problems ,we were going to do some mats ,but the rain came down and we have had like a weeks worth of rain .Good news is its stopped raining (must be a sign with my 2 new fable blades and my borderwatch on its way) , so Ill do a little more cutting with it during the week and try post some pics etc ,but I'm afraid the first cut belongs to the Borderwatch , ha ha
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Post by Wes on Apr 25, 2011 18:36:58 GMT
Awesome, keep us posted you lucky basta--err guy, you |
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Post by Sir Tre on Apr 26, 2011 3:03:51 GMT
lucky hand and a half :lol:
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Post by normanno on May 18, 2011 17:22:27 GMT
I can't wait to see any video of cutting section with this jian!!!!
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Post by Larry Jordan on Dec 7, 2011 0:28:02 GMT
Did I miss the review of this sword which I thought was forthcoming? (Back in May 2011)
Is there an advantage to peening (vs. screw(s)) in securing the hardware? If the blade loosens, how does one retighten?
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Post by Sean (Shadowhowler) on Dec 7, 2011 1:35:08 GMT
If its done right, the blade should NOT loosen... that is the advantage of peening vs screws. All the screwed swords I've had eventually come a bit lose... easy to tightern, but the well made peened swords I have never came lose.
If a peened sword does come lose... you can re-hamer it, but its a pain in the but if you don't know what your doing and you can make the pommel ugly.
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Post by Wes on Dec 8, 2011 6:32:33 GMT
Hey, yeah! Swordfan, where is that review? Don't make me call "Hoarders" and have them come and take all your sharp pretties away!
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