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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2008 2:51:28 GMT
I think ti would be really good if you made some of the exotic Chinese weapons. Today in Kung Fu I handled some Tiger Hook Swords, and man, they felt amazing to use (this seems to be true for every Chinese weapon I use). The only ones online that I can find are usually wushu or stainless. If you made Tiger Hooks, Wheels, Deer Antler Knives out of carbon steel, you would probably get a lot of customers.
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Jun 1, 2008 3:17:30 GMT
dude if he did that he could corner the chinese weapons market
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2008 3:35:56 GMT
Dude if he did that I would be so damn broke it isn't funny. Tiger hooks are hard to use in tandem, the fight scene in crouching tiger tells you just how good a martial artist that older woman is, the way she uses them is exquisite.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2008 3:53:49 GMT
I think ti would be really good if you made some of the exotic Chinese weapons. Today in Kung Fu I handled some Tiger Hook Swords, and man, they felt amazing to use (this seems to be true for every Chinese weapon I use). The only ones online that I can find are usually wushu or stainless. If you made Tiger Hooks, Wheels, Deer Antler Knives out of carbon steel, you would probably get a lot of customers. Yeah I've gotten a few requests like that. All I can say is one step at a time. I also have to do some research on those. From what I know those are MUCH more prevalent in modern times than they ever were in the past. I've yet to see antiques of Deer Antler knives and wheels. Because of that issues of what the weight and balance should be come into play. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2008 21:20:02 GMT
It is so sad that the Da Dao will not come with scabbard but I still want one .Am I correct that the Da Dao usually did not come with scabbard to begin with and only KMT carried them in scabbard because they need to keep their hand free to hold a rifle ? I might have to make one out of leather or nylon (I don't have a clue how to make one yet ) It is too bad but the sheath I had shown earlier costs more than the sword itself! It would have been up to the soldier to customize his own da dao. The only official KMT sheath (with insignia) I've seen was specially made after the war to commemorate it. Apparently a soldier killed 9 Japanese with it or something along those lines. In that case , I will put my sewing skill to good used making the sheath for this Da Dao. My last ran in with law enforcement officer during recent trip convince me that the lost tourist and large sword don't mix so I will have to left da doa behind .  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2008 12:17:31 GMT
First of all, I really love your weapons, Garrett, and it's great to have somebody who is willing to make Chinese weapons more accessible, big thanks for that!
Would it be possible to make a peened Dao? I am kind of allergic against threaded weapons...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2008 10:13:07 GMT
the willow leaf looks great. i hope it stays in at 29".
i'm interested in the oxtail as well; i may need two for bagua.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2008 11:18:41 GMT
Been thinking about a jian to see how it feels in the hands.
Has the POB on the jians been mentioned yet?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2008 4:02:28 GMT
I don't think I will hot peen the swords because it's asking for trouble when the wood shrinks.
Upon customer request I can kind of do a cold peen over the nut and thread lock it though.
PoB on the jian will be 11 - 12 cm (4.3" - 4.7") from the top of the guard.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2008 19:51:45 GMT
Hey Garrett, any news on the date your swords are comming in?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2008 8:37:15 GMT
The blades are done; just need to be polished. The fittings and everything still need to be done so we are a bit more than halfway there. I've got some pics of the actual production batch below. Only problem I see is on the miao dao prototype, fullers should not extend down to the forte. I'll have that fixed for next time. Oxtail dao  Da dao  Miao dao Prototype 1 (57" long can't fit in picture? lol)  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2008 14:38:23 GMT
What specifications are you using for your jian mate?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2008 3:07:26 GMT
Ahhhh...Just look at those tangs! Nice and wide! Good show!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2008 2:51:34 GMT
Garrettc Da Doa is looking very good . I like Ox tail dao too.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2008 6:06:18 GMT
Thanks guys. I'm also pleased with how they look so far.
Wraith, the jian has a 27.5" blade and the weight will be just shy of 2 lbs.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2008 6:23:10 GMT
Any news on the han jian?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2008 16:39:28 GMT
I won't be stocking them, but I can have a Han jian special ordered. see: www.jin-shi.com/spec_orders.htm It's a Han dao but we can swap it out for a jian blade. Price is $274.99 - 5% SBG discount. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2008 21:13:52 GMT
That looks amazing, maybe I should swap the idea for the oxtail for one of those han jian.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2008 23:33:21 GMT
Hey updated webpage . Oh the tang jian looks nice. I actually like the simple han jian you had a picture of somewhere. Course now I can't find where  . |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2008 1:50:02 GMT
How much does something like the tang jian(1) or square fittings dao cost?
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