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Post by MakChingYuen on Dec 20, 2012 16:52:00 GMT
Many own swords but never wear it the proper way how it is done in the old time. I am not a historian, but here is what I know, sharing you with a full han style warrior setup~ hehehe~~~
Taoist robes are Han Style clothing with some Taoist design stuff only, so why not show it to you guys here, look very scary with that sharp thing!
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Post by etiennehamel on Dec 20, 2012 17:39:57 GMT
i'm pretty sure it's a dumb question and i already know the answer but i'm will ask anyway  did you use a cord because it was the only thing you had to tie the sword to your waist? i've see some prints of han warriors when i was researching han dynasty swords they had belts on it (cloth belt). nice video by the way thanks for sharing  |
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Post by MakChingYuen on Dec 20, 2012 20:26:45 GMT
Yup, that is the only thing I got, hahahaha, you can use a chain or anything that you can find at home too, but of course you can find nicer stuff, or make nicer stuff.. but you got the idea.. hahaha
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Post by MakChingYuen on Dec 20, 2012 20:35:50 GMT
Oh ya baby!
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Uhlan
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Post by Uhlan on Dec 21, 2012 18:46:14 GMT
Hi.
I realy like your videos and this one is very illuminating.
Always wondered how Jian were worn. Now I have a question: Could you explain the use and way to wear the belt hook?
I have a couple of them, from Han to Song and I like to know which way the head goes, to the left or right, in short I have them but do not know how they work! Can they be used also to carry the Jian?
Thank you very much, cheers,Ulahn.
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Post by MakChingYuen on Dec 21, 2012 18:55:50 GMT
Thanks!
Basically the han jian is worn at the BACK instead of the side, the sword looks very conceal from far away too. The reason for that is because of virtues in the han dynasty - more geared toward peace and you only use violence or your sword IF you really need to. So your sword should be put at the back to hide the threatening thing from people's eyes. The handle on the left and slant down the right. (see video again).
Later on in the Tang Dynasty and on, people tends to wear a sword on the left side with handle pointing up and forward, the scabbard bottom pointing toward the ground. This work better on the street when many people are walking at the same time. If long swords are worn at the back, you will knock down others on the street easily, hahaa.. logic..
Yes, Dao and Jian can be worn the same way, on the left side. Reason is - you draw with right hand.. if put the sword on the right side, sure.. if you are a left handed guy. All total logic only.
I like Han Jian because they are more practical in size, easy to carry and wearing it at the back feels very comfortable compare to the left/right side. It's so balanced and secure, you don't feel a thing and you can run, jog and even hop around with ease. When sword is at the side, you feel very weird and imbalanced. To balance it off,people will wear a heavy jade thing on the other side to balance the weight off and also as a decoration.
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did you use a cord because it was the only thing you had to tie the sword to your waist? i've see some prints of han warriors when i was researching han dynasty swords they had belts on it (cloth belt). nice video by the way thanks for sharing 
