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The sword will arrive this week and I will tell more!
Hope you enjoy the pics Jason |
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Oh, man, you are a teaser, Jason....Can't wait to hear your review! Thanks for sharing
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Cheers Jason |
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Very interesting looking piece. I look foreward to further review once you recieve it!
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Looks like it's going to be a beauty...
Good to see traditional smithy arts live and kickin'... a lot of traditional arts were purposely destroyed in China. |
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Overall Length: 119cm (46.9”)
Length of Blade 79cm (31.1”) (measured from habaki) PoB: 19cm from Guard (7.5”) When I received with sword and knowing the journey this has taken nearly brought tears to my eyes, I knew the sword would be superb but this really just blew me away! It FAR exceeds my very high expectations. The fittings are beautifully detailed, I would say them the theme is Sakura (Cherry blossoms) but am not sure if this is the same meaning in Chinese? Silver will tarnish quickly so I think that when the silver takes on the darker tones this will add further character to the sword. I spent a large amount of money I truly believe that I got a bargain and certainly an Heirloom piece. I think my sword spending is over for a while now but as we all know this collecting passion we have here is an addiction – oh well bread and water for me for a while now! So here are the pics – hats off to you guys that can photograph swords well because it is sooo difficult! BTW the katanakake is one I made a few years ago from West Australian Jarrah – I will continue my search for a vertical stand. ![]() ![]() ![]() I have better sharper images if anyone is interested? |
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Beautiful! I agree that once the shine of the fittings starts to diminish, it will add character to it. Patinated fittings always look great.
What is the handle wrapped with? Rayskin? |
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The jian's usage in a duel is sometimes described as "death by a thousand cuts".
Make sure you handle your beautiful heirloom-worthy blade with utmost care! ![]() It is beautiful, and I hope the patina will, like fine wine, only improve with age. |
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