You have to order them through ZhengwuTang Laoshi. I will say though after handling some of their blades they are quite beautiful but very heave. Average weight is 2 1/2 pounds, pretty heavy for forms but they are quite beautiful for collectors.
I just spoke with the guys over at the “Black Lotus Society” and they will be carrying a bunch of swords from Huanuo. Good stuff, all reproductions of antiques with very functional blades.
I am used to the heft of the hanwei practical plus katana. I use it for extra weight in my dao forms when I practice at home. Either that or I use a wooden dao. Personally I dont like wushu swords for practice other than in class.
I guess my main question is, is there a link where I can view the different merchandise, prices and other information? like a website or some other form of advertising.
There seems to be a lot of interest (judging from the number of views this thread has received) in Chinese swords so I thought I’d post a few (crappy) photos of mine.
Late Qing/Early Republican era blade with reproduction fittings, handle, and scabbard.
P.S. CBishop, if you would like to see the restored blade in person, PM me and we can get together again.
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If you are wanting a REAL sword and dont want to have to go all the way to china or japan to get one AND you can afford them visit this website
[B]http://www.angelsword.com/[/B]
They Make the real thing, Not sure the process. But have seen these blades up close and watched them chop other expertly forged weapons from china/japan/USA right in two. The are always at the renaissance festival every year here in Texas.
Peace,TWS
Nice pics. Blade profile and grain remind me of a sword I picked up in a Pingyao curio shop. The owner kept saying it was a ming sword in hopes of inflating the price but I was pretty certain it was late Qing - Early Republic. Considering the simmilarities in the blade I think I may have been correct. I’ll try to post pics the next time I develop a roll of film.
Sheng Guanglong Chinese tradtional sword exhibition.