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Croccifixio
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SBG: Forge Direct Sept 1, 2015 6:21:38 GMT

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Post by Croccifixio on Sept 1, 2015 6:21:38 GMT

Those subscribed to the SBG newsletter will have just gotten the digest email... and it contained info on a very interesting new project by SBG.

sbg-sword-store.sword-buyers-guide.com/forge-direct.html

Basically, Paul and co. can buy (1) direct from the smiths [cutting out the middleman, I'm assuming - though of course SBG IS also a middleman], and (2) ship it anywhere in the world via EMS. Recently I've gained an interest in Chinese swords (reading through Timo's links does that to you), so I'm planning a possible purchase sometime soon.

Which brings me to my question: what do you guys think? Honestly the Horsebane Dao looks very very tempting to me (it's like a more graceful Moro Panabas). I also like the Shu Jian's simple elegance and power.

Anyone think this is gonna be a relative bargain? Looks custom-quality in some shots. Hopefully someone reviews this.

Jayhawk Member Posts: 344	SBG: Forge Direct Sept 1, 2015 16:54:11 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jayhawk on Sept 1, 2015 16:54:11 GMT Those look nice, but for those prices I would be shopping for antiques. I want my cutters to be $300 or less in general. Just my opinion. Eric

Timo Nieminen
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SBG: Forge Direct Sept 1, 2015 22:09:18 GMT

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Post by Timo Nieminen on Sept 1, 2015 22:09:18 GMT

The Qin jian looks nice, but good ones are already out there for about $500 (and with diamond-section blades, which I'd prefer). Perhaps the $200 ones are adequate? The $500 and $1200 ones are probably better.

The Shu Jian is basically a bronze jian done in steel. Most have much shorter hilts, but this length hilt with this length blade has been found (first Qin emperor's tomb, iirc).

They look OK. I've seen much worse at that kind of price. As Eric said, I'd rather get an antique instead, for that price, and cheaper repros.

For a nice set of Kangxi dao fittings: www.swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?101769-Emperor-Kangxu-Sword-Fittings

"In addition to being efficient, all pole arms were quite nice to look at." - Cherney Berg, A hideous history of weapons, Collier 1963.

randy
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SBG: Forge Direct Sept 24, 2015 3:10:19 GMT

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Post by randy on Sept 24, 2015 3:10:19 GMT

I like the Shu Jian myself. I like simple designs like Jian has. But to pay that price I would prefer to the blade length to be at least 32-33 inches. Might not be historically accurate but I am more on the getting inspiration from the past to adapt to modern times. Like the blade design and material. One more thing that worries me is the Tang. Those Round Handles usually hides rat tail tangs but I am sure SBG will quality control them. Just would be nice if they can post a pics of the disassembled sword shopping the tang. If they have those specs and pics. I would be the first one to buy. Aslo would like the Spine and edge hardness posted so that I know that I have a decorative and functional piece for my peace of mind

Croccifixio Member Posts: 2,768	SBG: Forge Direct Sept 24, 2015 4:51:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Croccifixio on Sept 24, 2015 4:51:31 GMT Yeah. I feel that SBG would make sure it wasn't a rat tail tang, or even a bad weld, but you never know what might slip through the cracks. For that price, it definitely should be well-constructed.

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SBG: Forge Direct

Post by Croccifixio on Sept 1, 2015 6:21:38 GMT

Post by Jayhawk on Sept 1, 2015 16:54:11 GMT

Post by Timo Nieminen on Sept 1, 2015 22:09:18 GMT

Post by randy on Sept 24, 2015 3:10:19 GMT

Post by Croccifixio on Sept 24, 2015 4:51:31 GMT

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