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Post by etiennehamel on Oct 25, 2011 4:54:57 GMT
i would like to know where i could find custom sub 300 butterfly swords, i have a design in mind but i'd like to see some antiques too for more authenticity mixed with my tastes.
since i'm planning to learn wing chun these will be useful when i aquire them.
any help will be greatly appreciated.
also does sinoswords make butterfly swords?
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Post by Thump on Oct 25, 2011 14:16:07 GMT
I have been looking as well, but from what I have found in my searches there all about $300.00 and thats for Combat ready ones. You can get practice ones alot cheaper. Here is a link to some one that has nice ones and has a good Reputation. traditionalfilipinoweapons.com/C ... words.html |
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Post by etiennehamel on Oct 25, 2011 14:18:58 GMT
the website doesn't work i'll try to find it on google
having both practice and battle ready would be nice i think.
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Post by Vue on Oct 25, 2011 14:20:46 GMT
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Post by etiennehamel on Oct 25, 2011 14:49:09 GMT
i've seen two configuration for the butterfly swords and i was wondering which one is correct? one have the handle placed in the middle of the blade (like the cold steel version) and the other have the handle placed more toward the back of the blade like on the link vue provided.
by the way how much are those in the link you provided vue?
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Post by somewhat on Oct 25, 2011 15:33:07 GMT
These guys can legitimately do just about anything if cash is on the table. Obviously though be specific. I have one sword which looks good in the photos and is alrady done another being finished, gotta see how it goes....
But yeah ask them. Be specific though, like really specific.
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Post by etiennehamel on Oct 25, 2011 17:51:04 GMT
i heard the blade lenght was equivalent to the forearm and fist lenght of the practitioner but is it only the blade or isit with the hilt included?
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Post by etiennehamel on Oct 25, 2011 22:01:27 GMT
i sent them an email for pricing i'm waiting for the answer now ^^
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Post by Vue on Oct 26, 2011 1:51:16 GMT
I'm not too sure about their prices currently but at the beginning of this year the prices seems to be around the 300 mark or a little more depending on the level of customization. Keep in mind that they only do semi-custom and not full custom, you could email them to get the latest prices if you're interested.
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Post by etiennehamel on Oct 28, 2011 21:48:47 GMT
thanks vue, i'm searching for a full custom in the sub 300 range if possible because i want to be made for me with the '' forearms measurement'' rule in mind.
if i can't find any set i'll probably email Eyal for this if it is possible for him to make a set with the info i will get about them.
i'm not sure if he will want to do it but if i don't ask i'll never get the answer right?
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Oct 28, 2011 21:57:02 GMT
Etien: the proper way to measure a butterfly sword, at least the way I've heard it said, is to hold it in a reverse grip so the blade lies against the forearm; ideally, it should be the length of the forearm plus about 3-4 inches. If you don't have one handy, a tape measure works just fine. For instance, for me, the blade length would be about 15-16".
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Post by etiennehamel on Oct 28, 2011 22:13:32 GMT
the blade should be like the forearm and after that adding some inches for the handle? is that what you're saying vincent?
just tell me if i'm wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2011 22:16:56 GMT
Hello etiennehamel
Before going through any custom work or buying a production butterfly (and if you haven't done so) it is best to ask your sifu/laushi on what weight and blade length. Just like purchasing katana for dojo practice, different school will have different specification on what the sword should weight or feel. It more important to get the specification of the sword from your sifu than base on any other type of measurements.
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Post by Vincent Dolan on Oct 28, 2011 22:41:32 GMT
You're misunderstanding what I'm saying, but that's probably because I didn't phrase it right. The length of the blade should be from your wrist to a couple inches past your elbow. Then there should be 4-5" plus that for the hilt, so given what I said, the length for me would be a 15" blade and 20" overall.
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Post by etiennehamel on Oct 29, 2011 15:36:22 GMT
ah! ok thanks i remember something saying that the blade should be the lenght of the forearm and the fist of the practitionner so i understand now your explanation. on production ones they put something like 6 inches for the hilt and 11 1/2 for the blade.
but 20'' overall seem to be really long for a set but it's probably just the picture in my head since i've never actually seen one in real...
jerrymander: for now i don't have any sifu but its an exellent idea. anyway it will take some time for me to gain the experience to use these so maybe i should just wait to enter a school. even with the wing chun compendium books series i will need a sifu but maybe they have the info i need in these books but i'm still waiting for them to arrive...
anyone knows how much time it should take for something to arrive from alberta to quebec province? and i don't even have a tracking number that really sucks ...
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