Designed
by world-renowned Chinese martial arts master Sifu Adam Hsu,
these Chinese straight swords (Jian) are becoming the weapon
of choice in the Tai Chi community. Functionality, weight and
balance are paramount considerations in Sifu Hsu’s designs,
while Hanwei’s quality and workmanship give the swords
a graceful and pleasing appearance. The blades are crafted in
high-carbon spring steel and have a pronounced center ridge
and distal taper, producing exactly the right degree of stiffness
and a very audible hiss in the cutting stroke.
The Ming-style
steel guards have an embossed Dragon symbol, while the open-ended
pommels facilitate the fitting of a tassel.
The Jians
are available with the grips and scabbards made from either
fiberglass (Single-hand PC2269A,B,C and D, Double-hand SH2278)
for extreme durability or exotic wood (PC2313A,B,C and D) for
the traditionalist. A unique feature is the “duck-bill
lock” in the bottom of the scabbard that securely holds
the sword in place. The single-hand sword is available in four
blade sizes PC2269A, PC2313A – 28”, PC2269B, PC2313B
– 30”, PC2269C, PC2313C – 32” and PC2269D,
PC2313D – 34”. The two-hand Jian (PC2278) features
a 36” blade and an 11” grip. With a weight of slightly
less than 2 lbs. this long sword handles beautifully.
FEATURES:
• Made for the re-enactor
• High-carbon spring steel
• Ming-style guard
• Wood Handle
• Point of Balance: 4"
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MEASUREMENTS:
• Blade Length: PC2313A – 28”, PC2313B –
30”,
PC2313C – 32” PC2313D – 34”
• Handle Length: 7”
• Overall Length: 39“
• Weight: 1lb 4oz
• Thickness: .160
• Thickness at Guard: .23"
• Thickness at Tip: .10" |
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