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Post by zabazagobo on Dec 17, 2022 7:16:10 GMT
Just want to start a thread for a discussion on this most interesting sword. After all, no historical manuals exist for Han Dynasty period techniques.
I'll post further thoughts on this fascinating piece in the days to come, but would like for other enthusiasts to express their impressions as well.
Cheers!
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Post by soulfromheart on Dec 17, 2022 13:01:31 GMT
The eight-sided blade is very aesthetically pleasing yet robust.
Handles nimbly, somewhat "rapier-like" ? (Not sure how to call it)
Two-handed, becomes even faster but the flat pommel somewhat digs in the hand when cutting (I prefer the Flying Phoenix handle in this case).
If I recall clearly, the flat round pommel is useful for the thrust (you push it with your other hand).
Seems like they changed the white wrap of the handle with a cord-like one.
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Post by zabazagobo on Dec 19, 2022 5:46:09 GMT
The eight-sided blade is very aesthetically pleasing yet robust. Handles nimbly, somewhat "rapier-like" ? (Not sure how to call it) Two-handed, becomes even faster but the flat pommel somewhat digs in the hand when cutting (I prefer the Flying Phoenix handle in this case). If I recall clearly, the flat round pommel is useful for the thrust (you push it with your other hand). Seems like they changed the white wrap of the handle with a cord-like one. My thoughts as well! The pommel accentuates the idea of a palm-centric thrust with the off hand while the overall scale of the hilt makes me think that (given generally smaller body proportions 2,000 years ago) this is totally an analogue to the hand and a half swords seen in European styles. When I practice with the piece, the transitions from jianfa to meyer longsword are impressively fluid and logical. The pommel design is such an interesting technical twist compared to the fishtail or wheel pommels on analogous pieces. The rapier like blade with a two-handed grip fascinates me, to be honest. So robust
My cord wrap is a brown color...like it a lot to be honest. Wish the scabbard had all the bedazzling of the first iteration though.
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