Zubeng tang jian commision

Jason Anstey · 27th August 2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Oh, man, you are a teaser, Jason....Can't wait to hear your review! Thanks for sharing

The arrival of a new piece is always exciting...just like Christmas all over again for us grown men :P hahaha

hehehehe, Yep, I keep checking the tracking of the parcel, it is on route, but will probably arrive this coming tuesday!

Cheers

Jason

ThePepperSkull · 28th August 2009, 07:40 AM

Very interesting looking piece. I look foreward to further review once you recieve it!

KuKulzA28 · 28th August 2009, 07:59 AM

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.

Jason Anstey · 2nd September 2009, 06:47 AM

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?

ThePepperSkull · 2nd September 2009, 06:52 AM

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?

Jason Anstey · 2nd September 2009, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePepperSkull

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?

Hi mate

Yep the handle is a nice high quality rayskin with quite large nodes and obviously polished a little and lacquered

Yeah it is a good thing is that silver doesn't take long to lose the bling

Thanks for your kind comments.

Jase

KuKulzA28 · 2nd September 2009, 07:08 AM

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.

Jason Anstey · 2nd September 2009, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KuKulzA28

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.

It will certainly be death by a thousand cuts if my wife finds out what I spent !

Cheers mate

Jase

KuKulzA28 · 2nd September 2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Anstey

It will certainly be death by a thousand cuts if my wife finds out what I spent !

Cheers mate

Jase

Wives and Knives...

*sigh* 'nuff said.
Talk smooth and stay safe. Remember, she's right, but you keep the sword!

2nd September 2009, 06:47 AM	#4
Jason Anstey Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 102	Final review 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?

28th August 2009, 07:40 AM	#2
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Very interesting looking piece. I look foreward to further review once you recieve it!

28th August 2009, 07:59 AM	#3
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	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.

2nd September 2009, 06:52 AM	#5
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	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?

2nd September 2009, 07:08 AM	#7
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	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.