Newbie question about jian tang
Sept 3, 2017 4:25:44 GMT
Post by indianajames on Sept 3, 2017 4:25:44 GMT
Hi,
This is my first post, and I recently started learning Tai Chi sword form. After practicing for a while with a wood practice sword I recently purchased a Jian made by Shen Guanglong. I tried to read up on purchasing swords using forums etc such as this one. It helped me choose a carbon steel blade with just a little flex at the tip, but I wanted to ask about the tang as at a beginners price most swords don't have a full tang. The sword i purchased was just over $100 and is a step up from the cheapest stainless steel swords on amazon but certainly not a high end combat ready blade made for cutting and full contact. Which is ok since I will only be using this for non contact solo forms Tai chi/Kung fu practice, and in the future I would get something more robust.
I'm no sword expert, so wanted to post a quick picture of the tang. I'd read the risks of rat tail tangs leading to blades flying off, so wanted to see if you guys would have any major concerns with this sword for Tai chi practice. I won't be hitting things with it. It would be good to know if the tang is just thin or if it is a rat tail one that causes folks concern. Thanks for your help.
This is my first post, and I recently started learning Tai Chi sword form. After practicing for a while with a wood practice sword I recently purchased a Jian made by Shen Guanglong. I tried to read up on purchasing swords using forums etc such as this one. It helped me choose a carbon steel blade with just a little flex at the tip, but I wanted to ask about the tang as at a beginners price most swords don't have a full tang. The sword i purchased was just over $100 and is a step up from the cheapest stainless steel swords on amazon but certainly not a high end combat ready blade made for cutting and full contact. Which is ok since I will only be using this for non contact solo forms Tai chi/Kung fu practice, and in the future I would get something more robust.
I'm no sword expert, so wanted to post a quick picture of the tang. I'd read the risks of rat tail tangs leading to blades flying off, so wanted to see if you guys would have any major concerns with this sword for Tai chi practice. I won't be hitting things with it. It would be good to know if the tang is just thin or if it is a rat tail one that causes folks concern. Thanks for your help.
