Added: Dec 5, 2008
From: Swordsage
Duration: 10:36
I figured I'd take a bit of a break, and make a more lighthearted vid. Just me showing off three swords I own. I figured since I got the name Swordsage, might as well show why I picked that name. Also, my wife joins in for a little bit of silliness.And yes, I am listening to music with my headphones. The tunes are "Babylon" and "Thameslick" by Amen Andrews, in case you care about such things.Any questions you might have about these weapons, like where I got them, how well they function, what forms I use with them and the like, feel free, to contact me and ask.Edit: I kinda say something that will sound a bit misleading... I talk about how the flex in the blades help with cutting ability. That's technically true. What they really help with is the durability of the blade. When a sword strikes another object, even a softer one that it can cut, there is a a shock upon impact. If there isn't a sufficient enough flex to the blade, it will shatter. This is one of the main reasons why a stainless steel blade sucks as a usable sword. A well made sword of any type should be able to have some flex to it, and still be able to snap back true. Anyways, I hope that clears up my statement about flex helping with cutting... I know that would not seem to make sense o some people.
Channel: People
Tags: chinese hanwei jian silly swords
Rating: 4.92 (13 ratings) Views: 364' favoriteCount='1 Comments: 8
Swordsage Says:
Dec 5, 2008 - Yeah, pretty much. I tend to think of them as a cross between a rapier and a longsword. Katana and sabers are slashing swords, made more for slicing type cuts and chopping. Jian (the Chinese straight swords) are used more for stabbing, though they can cut as well... they're pretty much cut and thrust type weapons. I've seen well made jian be able to go through similar cutting tests that Katana go though.
Katalyzt Says:
Dec 5, 2008 - Among my sword collection I have a small 28"(71.12cm) Tai-Chi(jian) sword with a 5"(12.7) hilt not including the guard, and pommel. Although it is one of my three ornamental/ceremonial swords, it is perfect for my taste in balance and weight. It has welded rat-tail construction which I periodically need to tighten with a vice after practice. And I removed the tassel as I do not need deception and/or detraction.P.S.Cool video. ★★★★★Katalyzt
qaching Says:
Dec 5, 2008 - all that garbage.. isnt worth to show off...kill yourself man while you still can
qaching Says:
Dec 5, 2008 - Holy shitthis is nothing personal, really notbut that girl... first i thought she was your mother but at the end you said that she is your wife...nothig personal,but she is HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGEE,not in height but in lengthpeace out rasta man
eulaylia Says:
Dec 5, 2008 - ok so u seem to know wha ur talkign abotu here and so i'm just asking ( i know ur gonna laugh) is there anywebsite that will sell a standard japanese samurai sword with damascas steel for under $1,000 i've been looking (and saving) but i ain't finding it =\
sirclaridge Says:
Dec 5, 2008 - i have tht pratical tai chi sword i love it =)
anonymousvito Says:
Dec 5, 2008 - i own only katana(s?) with the exception of one long sword (dont ask lol) but i want to get a chinese sword now i've always thought that they looked quite nice and always wondered about how they handle and all that good stuff and now thanks to this vid i think i'm gonna save up and get one. (please pay no mind to any and all spelling errors ...english is hard lol )
Kbiomech Says:
Dec 5, 2008 - I've never even held a chinese sword, but I always liked the way they look. They seem, from what little exposure I've had, to be more functionally like a rapier than a katana or a saber. Am I correct?