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Post by Chuck Ladd on Nov 10, 2013 18:51:01 GMT
I know this sword gets a lot of bad press, pretty much justified from what I have researched. All that pretty much removed me ever getting one, it just didn't seem worth the $360+ price tag.
With all that being said I was able to get one for $150. Do you think even with that it will be something I regret? Would you have picked it up for that price?
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Post by Nox on Nov 10, 2013 19:33:09 GMT
I think that was a good deal for it. It has a nice blade and handles nice for forms.
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Post by Chuck Ladd on Nov 15, 2013 1:47:08 GMT
I just received this sword today. I looks WAY better than the pictures in the compare to the Cutting Jain.
The handle is cut to fit the tang, there is almost no shifting even with out the nut on. It's a square hole at the top by the guard for the 'full' tang, and round at the bottom for the threads. The nut is the proper size to hold on the handle, and the nut to hold on the pummel is recessed inside the pommel itself so none of the threads come out.
The only issue I can see is the tang is a little thin, but that isn't surprising considering how thin the blade itself is.
The blade itself needs to be sharpened and cleaned badly, but I am very happy with getting this blade in. It's light as a feather compared to the beast I was using for form work. I'll try to get pictures up later.
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Post by Chuck Ladd on Nov 15, 2013 13:58:36 GMT
Here are some pictures:  Picture of the tang size, pretty standard size for the blade. Not recommended for heavy cutting as the blade and tang are to thin.  Bottom of the the hilt with the pommel removed:  With out the nut, as you can see the hole in the handle is round here and just big enough for the the threads:  Picture of the top of the handle with tang still in. Again hole sized for the tang, nice tight fit when all the way up.  The sword blade itself was really dirty and needed some cleaning, and pretty dull when I got it. I cleaned it, sharpened it up a bit, then polished it. I then took it out back to try some light cutting. Worked really well. Cut a milk jug into nice strips with a hole that sealed itself up completely once the blade was with drawn on thrusts. My technique wasn't great but it still cut bottles pretty well. I'd say it was definitely worth the money. |
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Post by Nox on Nov 21, 2013 13:35:58 GMT
Nice pictures. I had this sword a while back, I sold it to get a cutting jian though. I really did like this sword and it was nice and light. I never cut with it though.
Your post made e try and sharpen my old hanwei tai chi sword that has a thin blade like this one and it cuts well also on water bottles and jugs.
So do you think it was worth what you spent?
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Post by Chuck Ladd on Nov 21, 2013 22:01:25 GMT
Absolutely. I doubt I'll have the funds, space, time, to do anything more than form work and light cutting with it. I didn't even sharpen it completely and it cut well. I'm sure if I sharpened it up all the way it would cut like a charm on light targets.
It's light and lively in the hand, and looks really nice. Its my go to jian now, I only use my other one for wrist and forearm strengthening.
On a separate note I still have two or three more jian I want to get. I want to get a Cutting one, a Cold Steel Gim, and a Octahedral Han dynasty one. Funds are limited though so it'll take some time.
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Post by Nox on Nov 21, 2013 22:48:33 GMT
I believe the cutting Jian by hanwei is out of production at the moment, but I think they are going to make more. I wish I had not sold mine. I have owned The cutting jian, cold steel gim (two versions of it) the jade lion gim, hanwei qi jian, the hanuo longquan jian, and many others by various makers. I still can't find that perfect one. I think the hanwei cutting Jian or the cold steel gim came close though.
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Post by Valandur on Nov 22, 2013 0:56:15 GMT
Ah man, that's a piece of crap! Better let me buy it off you so you won't be unhappy with it :lol: Heck for what you paid I'd call that a good score.  |
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Post by stickem on Nov 22, 2013 20:01:03 GMT
I use a Hanwei tai chi jian for forms practice as well. I don't mind it not being razor sharp. Sharp enough to be mindful I am wielding a live blade but not so much to be over concerned about it biting me.
It is a nice light weight considering the bronze fittings. Haven't looked under the hood to see about the tang-nut situation yet... on the list of things to do.
It is a great sword for the $ you paid, no doubt. Not sure it is meant for cutting bamboo or hard targets though...
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Post by Chuck Ladd on Nov 22, 2013 20:20:24 GMT
Oh god no.
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