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stormmaster Member I like viking/migration era swords Posts: 7,714	is is possible to get a good Han style Jian for $200 or less Nov 19, 2016 11:51:11 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stormmaster on Nov 19, 2016 11:51:11 GMT I'm looking for a han style jian for $200 or less as the only one that I've found to be halfway decent so far is double that price, any suggestions or is this even possible right now?

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is is possible to get a good Han style Jian for $200 or less Nov 20, 2016 2:26:41 GMT

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Post by Upasaka on Nov 20, 2016 2:26:41 GMT

I took Timo's advice and purchased this one:

www.ebay.com/itm/battle-ready-9260-spring-steel-chinese-han-jian-sword-brass-fittings-NEW-HOT-/181724769358?hash=item2a4fa3ec4e:g:VhIAAOSwWnFV~YJQ

Happy to recommend it, especially for the price!

Hope this helps.

Kamil

Last Edit: Nov 20, 2016 2:44:22 GMT by Upasaka

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	is is possible to get a good Han style Jian for $200 or less Nov 20, 2016 5:21:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2016 5:21:37 GMT i have that one and i second that so far; but no cutting yet. Very well made blade, nice & clean, grip wrapping not so historical though (nylon OSLT)...

stormmaster Member I like viking/migration era swords Posts: 7,714	is is possible to get a good Han style Jian for $200 or less Nov 20, 2016 5:37:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stormmaster on Nov 20, 2016 5:37:48 GMT anyone have close up pictures of that particular sword? the guard looks off to me in the ones on ebay

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Upasaka
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is is possible to get a good Han style Jian for $200 or less Nov 20, 2016 15:31:57 GMT

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Post by Upasaka on Nov 20, 2016 15:31:57 GMT

Few things you should know (specific to my piece, others may vary slightly):

        Blade length 31 1/2".

        Weighs 2lb 2oz (sword only, without scabbard).

        Balanced at 6" off the guard.

        Very nice blade, and simple, but quality fittings.

If you're like me and like your gim3 on the longer side, this one will fit right in. However, the balance may feel a bit odd at first, particularly for contemporary Kung-Fu practitioners who are used to around 2-3" off the guard (Holg, would you agree?). In terms of feeling, this sword is a departure from your typical Taai3 Gik6 (太極) weapon. While I really appreciate the opportunity to practice with different swords, many of my friends consider this one "off-balance" and a deal-breaker.

I guess it all depends on your personal goals...

Kamil

Last Edit: Nov 20, 2016 15:44:50 GMT by Upasaka

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	is is possible to get a good Han style Jian for $200 or less Nov 20, 2016 18:25:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2016 18:25:50 GMT balance is a little blade-forward, but i heard it is coomon for this type of sword...people must get used to them after using aluminium swords/wushu wobblers etc. for years to train forms...

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is is possible to get a good Han style Jian for $200 or less Nov 24, 2016 17:30:36 GMT

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Post by Upasaka on Nov 24, 2016 17:30:36 GMT

Here's what looks like the same sword (?) for $15 less:

www.ebay.com/itm/battle-ready-9260-Spring-Steel-Black-Chinese-Han-Jian-Sword-Brass-Fittings-HOT-/321547173572?hash=item4addb47ec4:g:O4YAAOSwL7VWlg~F

I feel ripped-off! :-)

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is is possible to get a good Han style Jian for $200 or less

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