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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2008 20:35:07 GMT
I ordered a custom jian from Garrett back in May and it arrived here Monday, Nov. 3, which was, unfortunately, the day before Election Day here in the States. It was actually ready some time ago, but the Chinese gov't. put in some restrictions on shipping sharp, pointy things just before the Olympics and the forge could not ship until after those restrictions were lifted. I was working for the county election department preparing for the election, etc., and so did not get home until very late, but I opened 'er up for a look-see anyway! Because of the election work, I haven't had time to do much more than drool over it from time to time, but now the chaos that is an election is done and over with until next time. I took it outside the other day and took a few pics (see below) and also couldn't resist a trial cut. The sword is beautiful, and well worth the price (OK, it's well over the SBG guide of $300.00, but, man!). It handles like a dream and "sings" through the air. Cuts like crazy, too. It sliced through the milk jug full of water like it was air. I'm in love. The blade is 27", scabbard and grip are ebony. Fittings have a dragon motif. Blade comes well oiled, nicely polished and VERY SHARP! The sword comes in a nice little box the cloth covering of which reflects the motif of the fittings. This is my fourth sword and first Chinese, but it won't be my last, that's for sure.           |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2008 20:40:23 GMT
Wow, that's a really nice one! How much did that cost exactly?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2008 20:57:01 GMT
Wow, that's a really nice one! How much did that cost exactly? In round numbers, $500 plus shipping. This would normally have been out of my reach, but Pres. Bush's "economic stimulus" check took care of that problem! Not sure what it would cost now, what with the recent economic turmoil. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2008 21:30:40 GMT
I'm surprised, I would have believed a price tag of 1000 plus on it.
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Post by shadowhowler on Nov 27, 2008 21:58:53 GMT
It's VERY attractive... I've been waiting to see some of Garrett's work hit the market. Yummy.
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Post by Dave(utilityslave) on Nov 28, 2008 5:28:46 GMT
Very nice. I've been watching Garrett also. Can't wait untill he has his business up to speed.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2008 5:53:59 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2008 4:03:51 GMT
Just stunning. Absolutely stunning.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2008 8:50:16 GMT
I was very glad when glaciersteel finally got his sword after being patient for 6 months. I'm even happier to hear he likes it.
He was able to get a pretty good deal on it back then. The only thing I'm not happy about is that the dragon is lacking scales, but I suppose I'm nitpicky. The original example didn't have any either.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2008 15:48:26 GMT
I was very glad when glaciersteel finally got his sword after being patient for 6 months. I'm even happier to hear he likes it. To say I like it is a vast understatement! ;D Scales would be nice . . . but hey, I'm just glad to have it as it is. -- Richard |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2008 7:53:16 GMT
This is very beautiful jian . For some reason this jian remind me of my grand ma , she love watching Kungfu serie on t.v. when Hong kong still had TVB and Atv ,her favoite characters was proficient with Jian (he would fought multiple opponents with jian and didn't even broke a sweat )  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2008 10:34:35 GMT
the jian is the emperor of weapons in chinese martial arts, it is the hardest weapon to truly master, it can also be a thoroughly unpredictable weapon if you don't know how to use it. I too would like to know the weight. I would like one of these with a three row twist core one day.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2008 18:52:43 GMT
thaaaaats puuuurty o.o
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2009 23:51:24 GMT
I haven't had the chance to weigh it, so I cannot give you the exact weight, but in our discussions, Garrett indicated it should come in at about 2 lbs.
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Post by genocideseth on Jan 12, 2009 0:04:02 GMT
On a side note, I like your new avatar. Your wife is a fantastic artist!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2009 3:19:56 GMT
Wasn't garrett going to go into production on these?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2009 22:52:41 GMT
He's still setting things up at the moment.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2009 21:09:57 GMT
On a side note, I like your new avatar. Your wife is a fantastic artist! No argument here! ;D --Richard |
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Post by genocideseth on Jan 15, 2009 21:45:52 GMT
On a side note, I like your new avatar. Your wife is a fantastic artist! No argument here! ;D --Richard To my understanding, the person in your avatar is a character from a book you two have been writing, correct? If so, who was the model for the character? Or was it drawn free hand with nothing but the character himself for inspiration? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2009 22:59:12 GMT
To my understanding, the person in your avatar is a character from a book you two have been writing, correct? If so, who was the model for the character? Or was it drawn free hand with nothing but the character himself for inspiration? Yes, that's Lindrahier, star of Prince of the Teluri. As for the rest, PM sent. It is a bit off-topic, after all! |
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