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Post by pete on Mar 12, 2017 14:13:16 GMT
This should be a separate thread and should be discussed more thoroughly. Forge direct jians are permanently glued with with nuts which worries me. Need some expert advice.
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Post by pete on Mar 11, 2017 17:00:00 GMT
So I'm still thinking about buying the forge direct Chinese sword but noticed they all have nuts on the pommels instead of being peened. Would prefer if they were peened. Any thoughts on the reliability of this feature?
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Post by pete on Feb 24, 2017 3:02:06 GMT
The longquan dragon sword looks pretty awesome. You have a point with the sword weight and I'm still not sure what the center of balance is on the golden dragon Jian. Also I'm new to writing on forums and assume cma stands for Chinese martial arts. Lol. Still getting the hang of it.
Thanks again for taking your time and providing insight. It's much appreciated!
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Post by pete on Feb 24, 2017 0:43:53 GMT
My initial intent was to buy a European style sword. I looked to Albion and found the Ljubljana. The length was about right as was the point of balance. Placed the order June 20 of last year. Still waiting... lol
The sword was discovered in Slovenia close to the Croatian border which is the area I am ancestrally from. Thought about it for months until I finally gave in.
I'm hoping this sword will be fitting for practice despite its weight, but either way I'm in love with it. (Even though I've yet to see it in person)
Now I'm going crazy over the golden dragon Jian. Have no wife or kids so money is easier to save if I'm careful, but it's getting ridiculous. Can't justify spending thousands on swords, but the temptation is great. I will be practicing extensively with the swords and have been fascinated by them since I was very young. At some point in the near future I will definitely be buying a Chinese sword as I am a practitioner of Chinese martial arts. Just wanted to make sure the Ljubljana was in my collection.
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Post by pete on Feb 23, 2017 23:34:17 GMT
Thought they deleted the thread. Thank you for the information. My instructor mentioned a few specifics. The total length should be roughly the length from the ground to the belly button, point of balance should be approx 2 inches from the guard, flat guard for finger placement (optional) and a few other details I do not recall. I asked about weight and his reply was also 2.5 pounds, but he also stated with proper training up to 5 pounds even though it seems overboard. The proper length for me would be roughly 42". I asked about a shorter sword and he said that was fine as well. He didn't seem to provide any recommendations as far as manufacturers. Again thank you for any and all information.
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Post by pete on Feb 23, 2017 1:23:04 GMT
Hello, I recently finished a Years worth of sword training and wanted to buy a Chinese sword to practice forms and keep on display. The forge direct golden dragon feathersteel looks amazing but I can't find any reviews. I'm curious about the center of balance as well. It is a great deal of money but I'm thinking to purchase something that will last a lifetime. I've always wanted to learn straight sword since my teenage years and only now have been able to learn. Is the forge direct really that much better than a sword you can buy for 500$? I'm also kinda looking for someone to talk me out of buying it. I have the affliction. Lol Any advice is much appreciated.
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