Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian

johnc
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Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian May 23, 2020 15:22:43 GMT

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Post by johnc on May 23, 2020 15:22:43 GMT

My latest find: Out of production Cold Steel Chinese sabre.

Purchased at my local hardware store for half the original price. This one had been stored there for over 15 years, together with the CS Bagua dao (already sold) and the CS bat-Gim sword (Which I've reseved and will pick up this week

When I saw it for such a discount, I knew it was mine. Paid 225 Euro

It feels very nice in hand with that very comfortable grip. Very well balanced for a slashing weapon, with about 17 cm POB. The long grip makes a nice counter balance, no problems with blade recovery. It's the most comfortable wielding dao I have. The beautiful mirror polished blade (66 cm) is very sharp from begin to end.

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mrbadexample Member Posts: 571	Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian May 23, 2020 15:59:34 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by mrbadexample on May 23, 2020 15:59:34 GMT Wow, nice find.

johnc
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Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian Jun 4, 2020 19:00:04 GMT

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Post by johnc on Jun 4, 2020 19:00:04 GMT

Thank you.

Also picked this up last week, the bat-themed jian / gim sword. This one feels massive but not clunky.
With a blade length of 69 cm and a POB of 12 cm, it feels like good cutter and thruster. Blade is straight and even; no ripples.
The brass fittings are thick and sturdy with a nice antique look.

From the following thread, I've learned that this was the very first model jian / gim sword of CS, before the carp jian: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/33600/cold-steel-gim

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pgandy Moderator Senior Forumite Posts: 10,296	Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian Jun 5, 2020 12:48:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pgandy on Jun 5, 2020 12:48:39 GMT Nice catches.

Sir Thorfinn Global Moderator Global Moderator Posts: 4,266	Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian Jun 5, 2020 14:09:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Sir Thorfinn on Jun 5, 2020 14:09:46 GMT I know, I wish my hardware store had hidden treasures like that...
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pellius Moderator Posts: 5,517	Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian Jun 5, 2020 15:47:14 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pellius on Jun 5, 2020 15:47:14 GMT Nice

johnc
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Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian Jun 7, 2020 17:34:40 GMT via mobile

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Post by johnc on Jun 7, 2020 17:34:40 GMT

Thanks. I prefer this model more than the carp jian. It looks more familiar for a jian. With the well defined convex shaped blade, it looks like a tough sword.

This might be the 1st functional production jian for the western market, right?

Last Edit: Jun 7, 2020 17:52:53 GMT by johnc: Question added

Taiwandeutscher Member Posts: 125	Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian Jun 18, 2020 9:14:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Taiwandeutscher on Jun 18, 2020 9:14:06 GMT The straight sword is a bat sword? Bianfujian? Both blades, I also have in my collection, both sturdy, nice cutters, real cold weaponry..

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Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian Jun 19, 2020 20:08:27 GMT via mobile

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Post by johnc on Jun 19, 2020 20:08:27 GMT

Yes. Bianfujian. But I'd rather call it hungfujian. Hung = red (in this case, referring to the red grip and scabbard cord) Fu = Luck
Hungfu = something like "great luck"

Very well finished swords indeed. Made by Huanuo, after all

johnc Member Posts: 52	Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian Jun 19, 2020 20:12:46 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by johnc on Jun 19, 2020 20:12:46 GMT Btw, the dao is re-released but with a leather scabbard www.opticsplanet.com/cold-steel-willow-leaf-sword.html

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Cold steel Chinese sabre and bat gim / jian

Post by johnc on May 23, 2020 15:22:43 GMT

Post by mrbadexample on May 23, 2020 15:59:34 GMT

Post by johnc on Jun 4, 2020 19:00:04 GMT

Post by pgandy on Jun 5, 2020 12:48:39 GMT

Post by Sir Thorfinn on Jun 5, 2020 14:09:46 GMT

Post by pellius on Jun 5, 2020 15:47:14 GMT

Post by johnc on Jun 7, 2020 17:34:40 GMT

Post by Taiwandeutscher on Jun 18, 2020 9:14:06 GMT

Post by johnc on Jun 19, 2020 20:08:27 GMT

Post by johnc on Jun 19, 2020 20:12:46 GMT

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