Huanuo Jue Yun Jian - 出云剑 (Chū Yún Jiàn)
Jul 19, 2012 6:57:40 GMT
Post by junon on Jul 19, 2012 6:57:40 GMT
Introduction
After getting a Dao a while ago, I think it would be a great idea to get a jian so I have a pair of Chinese swords. I contacted Mr. Scott M. Rodell to have some discussion about jian and after looking at Seven Stars Trading catalog, I end up ordering Jue Yun Jian from him.
The color of Jue Yun Jian is matched perfectly to my Beile Dao
Historical overview
I will let the description from Seven Stars Trading explain about the historical design of this jian:
Full Disclosure
I ordered this sword from sole-US representative of Huanuo sword (Mr. Rodell – sevenstarstrading.com) and I paid full amount for it.
Initial impression
The sword arrived in a long brown carton box (no wooden box, unfortunately). It's well protected with and arrive safely without problem.
Statistic
I took this number from sevenstars website directly.
Blade Steel: Sanmai (three plate) pattern welded steel.
Blade Length: 31" (79 cm.)
Sword Length: 37" (94 cm.)
Overall Length: 39 1/4" (100 cm.)
Sword Weight: 1 lb. 14 oz (850 g.)
Decoration/Materials: Gold electroplated on steel with ray skin covered scabbard.
Components
Conclusions
It's could be considered the top of the line for production sword.
As far as the quality goes, I can't find any fault in the blade or fitting. The gold platted fittings are perfect and the sword is sharp out of the box.
Pros
*Nice sanmai lamination
*Very sharp
Cons
*No wodden box
*Expensive!
*The yellow grip would get dirty in no time (not really a cons - the original seems to be in this color though)
So, is it recommended? Yes, if you are willing to pay for the price and looking for the best production jian available.
If you can't stand the color (not everyone like a red scabbard!), I would recommend Huanuo Golden Peony jian. They both share the same blade so performance should be comparable.
After getting a Dao a while ago, I think it would be a great idea to get a jian so I have a pair of Chinese swords. I contacted Mr. Scott M. Rodell to have some discussion about jian and after looking at Seven Stars Trading catalog, I end up ordering Jue Yun Jian from him.
The color of Jue Yun Jian is matched perfectly to my Beile Dao
Historical overview
I will let the description from Seven Stars Trading explain about the historical design of this jian:
The Emperor Qianlong ruled China (1736-1795) during the zenith of Qing military power. Being something of a renaissance man himself, Qianlong was an accomplished painter, poet and martial artist. In fact, it is said that he could best his own bodyguards. He was also the last Chinese emperor to personally lead his troops in combat.
During his life, Qianlong had over a hundred swords designed for his personal use and for the use of his close attendants. The design of many of these swords break with Chinese design traditions and are typically lavishly decorated. His Jue Yun Jian was one of a series of 30 jian made for his personal use, and the original is still housed in the Qing Palace museum in Shen Yang. Of these 30 jian, 10 are of the Heaven series, 10 of the Earth Series and 10 of are the Man series. The Jue Yun Jian is number 6 of the Man series.
During his life, Qianlong had over a hundred swords designed for his personal use and for the use of his close attendants. The design of many of these swords break with Chinese design traditions and are typically lavishly decorated. His Jue Yun Jian was one of a series of 30 jian made for his personal use, and the original is still housed in the Qing Palace museum in Shen Yang. Of these 30 jian, 10 are of the Heaven series, 10 of the Earth Series and 10 of are the Man series. The Jue Yun Jian is number 6 of the Man series.
Full Disclosure
I ordered this sword from sole-US representative of Huanuo sword (Mr. Rodell – sevenstarstrading.com) and I paid full amount for it.
Initial impression
The sword arrived in a long brown carton box (no wooden box, unfortunately). It's well protected with and arrive safely without problem.
Statistic
I took this number from sevenstars website directly.
Blade Steel: Sanmai (three plate) pattern welded steel.
Blade Length: 31" (79 cm.)
Sword Length: 37" (94 cm.)
Overall Length: 39 1/4" (100 cm.)
Sword Weight: 1 lb. 14 oz (850 g.)
Decoration/Materials: Gold electroplated on steel with ray skin covered scabbard.
Components
Conclusions
It's could be considered the top of the line for production sword.
As far as the quality goes, I can't find any fault in the blade or fitting. The gold platted fittings are perfect and the sword is sharp out of the box.
Pros
*Nice sanmai lamination
*Very sharp
Cons
*No wodden box
*Expensive!
*The yellow grip would get dirty in no time (not really a cons - the original seems to be in this color though)
So, is it recommended? Yes, if you are willing to pay for the price and looking for the best production jian available.
If you can't stand the color (not everyone like a red scabbard!), I would recommend Huanuo Golden Peony jian. They both share the same blade so performance should be comparable.