Hanwei Qi Jian
Jun 24, 2011 3:17:25 GMT
Post by Vue on Jun 24, 2011 3:17:25 GMT
Those swords are made by Zheng Wu, just the site is totally crap but the photo's are worth it though 
I agree with you on the weird handling of the Han Jian, I've got one from Garrett a while back and it has the octagonal cross section with differential hardened tightly folded blade. I can not get used to the round handle and this thing is a beast to wield and a killer on the wrist, it's totally ridiculous for form but for cutting it is awesome.
Yes I know most swords are based on surviving Ming examples and the earlier dynasty are very rare. This by no means there is none though, more and more swords are showing up from earlier dynasties and I hope they'll go into reproduction so at least I can afford one
Houshe I know you're waiting for Garrett to bring out his new line of fittings and so am I dude. I heard some are going to be iron so that's exciting since I wanted a Zhanmadao with iron fittings.
I agree with you on the weird handling of the Han Jian, I've got one from Garrett a while back and it has the octagonal cross section with differential hardened tightly folded blade. I can not get used to the round handle and this thing is a beast to wield and a killer on the wrist, it's totally ridiculous for form but for cutting it is awesome.
Yes I know most swords are based on surviving Ming examples and the earlier dynasty are very rare. This by no means there is none though, more and more swords are showing up from earlier dynasties and I hope they'll go into reproduction so at least I can afford one
Houshe I know you're waiting for Garrett to bring out his new line of fittings and so am I dude. I heard some are going to be iron so that's exciting since I wanted a Zhanmadao with iron fittings.
