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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2012 23:08:52 GMT
www.less4better.com/new-style-ha ... p4022.html I want a blunt blade to train and learn new techniques with before practicing with sharps...do you guys think the sword above will suit that purpose? Anyone know anything about the "qiu" family of longquan? And if anyone has any suggestions for what I should use as a trainer, please tell! Thanks!
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Post by Barnaum on Feb 26, 2012 0:59:34 GMT
Honestly, you can get blunt trainers for cheaper at SwordNArmory. I didn't see a weight listed for that one either, and you don't want a trainer that's too heavy. I have a CS sword breaker trainer and it works perfectly as a trainer. It's just a bit over a pound. You can see one here: www.medievalcollectibles.com/p-1 ... 32424b5342 |
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Post by ineffableone on Feb 26, 2012 18:17:06 GMT
For $65 it is a nice looking trainer. though without weight comparison I really wouldn't be able to say how good it is. Nor would I be able to say how good the quality is having not held this sword. It might be a rattling piece of junk, the wrap might be loose and fall off. I don't know their quality. Most people I know don't bother with unsharp metal trainers for jian that I know. They use wooden trainers. Like these www.trueswords.com/wooden-training-sword-p-1255.html Though the best place I have seen for these wooden trainers is www.little-raven.com/RS/MA/Gim.htmlWho carries a bunch of the unique styles of jian. It makes little sense to train with a trainer that is not like your own sword. HAN SHUANG SHOU JIAN Blade length - Your choice 33" to 38" Blade width - 1 3/4" Handle length - 9" Hilt length (guard, handle and pommel) - 14" Avg, point of balance - 6 1/2" from guard Avg. weight - 1.4 lb. to 1.8 lb They also have other styles. |
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Post by HouShe on Feb 27, 2012 9:25:26 GMT
I would top you with www.tigers-den-swords.com The grips are shaped accurately, across both axis, rather than only one. (Lozenge shape rather than oval) I've used TDS mujian for years now and they're still in great condition. They're also weighted, very very well. |
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Post by ineffableone on Feb 28, 2012 2:30:09 GMT
Depends on what style of jian your talking about, Han jian is not the same shape. Considering the trainer from the OP was a han style I recommended the Han style wooden trainer from little raven.
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Post by HouShe on Feb 28, 2012 8:45:44 GMT
When you can get a sword style that uses a sword that hasn't been trained in for around two thousand years, with no manuals to attempt to recreate it, then that might be relevant.
Han Jian while historical (in some cases), have no style associated with them that has survived to the modern era.
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