Lighter pommel for my Jian?

Ronin Soren
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Lighter pommel for my Jian? Sept 15, 2013 21:07:15 GMT

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Post by Ronin Soren on Sept 15, 2013 21:07:15 GMT

Hi!
I have a Cold Steel Jian that feels a bit too heavy in the hand. I would like to shift the POB up the blade a bit. Took it apart today and found that the Pommel is extremely heavy. Anyone know a company that sells decent Chinese Sword Fittings? I figure a lighter pommel will give me a little bit more blade presence.

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Thanks!
Mike

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Timo Nieminen
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Lighter pommel for my Jian? Sept 15, 2013 21:35:23 GMT

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Post by Timo Nieminen on Sept 15, 2013 21:35:23 GMT

From memory, the pommel is weighted with lead. The simple solution would be to remove the lead, and see how the sword is with the brass pommel.

I had similar thoughts. The point of balance is close in for a jian (but not ridiculously close in like some people say a jian should be). So I thought maybe a more historical balance would be better. But OTOH, the centre of percussion (AKA forward pivot point) is nicely placed very close to the tip, which is IMO ideal for a jian (and various other swords). The close PoB didn't bother in terms of handling, just historicity, so I made no changes. The overall weight of about 900g is also fine with me.

(Assuming that you're talking about the Gim, www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=CS88G rather than some other CS jian.)

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Ronin Soren
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Lighter pommel for my Jian? Sept 15, 2013 21:49:03 GMT

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Post by Ronin Soren on Sept 15, 2013 21:49:03 GMT

Interesting! I didn't notice the lead when I took it apart earlier. I'll have to look again later. That would be a nice quick fix

I really like this sword - I primarily just use it for zen dry handling, so I thought why not shift the weight a bit and see how it feels?

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Lighter pommel for my Jian?

Post by Ronin Soren on Sept 15, 2013 21:07:15 GMT

Post by Timo Nieminen on Sept 15, 2013 21:35:23 GMT

Post by Ronin Soren on Sept 15, 2013 21:49:03 GMT

Post by Sir Tre on Sept 22, 2013 1:23:01 GMT

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