Chinese Weapons
The Practical Taiji (Tai Chi) series from CAS Hanwei was developed in
response to many requests for a quality Taiji sword for everyday practice. The
series features three blade lengths to suit the individual requirements of the
Taiji practitioner. Featuring a steel guard and pommel the swords are correctly
balanced and the the un-edged blades are crafted in fully tempered high-carbon
steel. The flattened-diamond blade section produces a blade that is moderately
stiff, while still allowing for some flexibility. A matching Tassel is
available.
The Flexible Tai Chi Sword was developed in response to requests from Wushu
practitioners for swords with ultra-flexible blades, the Practical Wushu has a
spring steel blade that tapers to almost paper-thin at the tip. The light weight
(barely one pound) of the sword makes it extremely fast in skilled hands.
A matching Tassel is available.
From the master swordsmiths of the Hanwei forge comes the Qi
Jian, a re-creation of an ancient design that utilized one-piece forging. The
entire sword, from pommel to tip, has been forged from a single billet of steel.
This forging technique provides unparalleled strength and balance while
exhibiting a clear, bell-like tone when lightly struck.
The sword's name originates with the Qi nation, one of the many warring states
that eventually formed modern China. Legend has it that Feng-Xuan, one of the Qi
people and a central character in a well known folk tale, possessed such a one
piece sword and would use its ringing quality to accompany his singing. The
sword's grip is rayskin wrapped, a feature matched by the wrap on the throat of
the scabbard, making for a stunningly beautiful presentation.
The pattern of the Ming Sword dates from the Ming Dynasty
(1368 AD -- 1644 AD), which ruled China for almost three centuries after the
fall of the Mongol controlled Yuan Dynasty. The beauty of this delightfully
compact sword centers on its superb pattern-welded K120C blade, forged with a
ridged central fuller providing the stiffness required for thrusting and the
lightness required for speed. The grip is sculpted from brown buffalo horn,
which is also used in thin, translucent wafers as a shell for the intricately
decorated scabbard. The brass fittings are selectively decorated with dynastic
designs plated in silver.
The Han Sword is a cavalry pattern from the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), which
reunited China and established boundaries very similar to those existing today.
The rosewood grip and scabbard are inlaid with silver in an intricate scroll
pattern, while the gilded steel guard, pommel and scabbard decorations feature
the "crouching tiger" motif. The random pattern K120C Damascus blade, with its
ridged central fuller and reinforced point is admirably suited for slashing cuts
and powerful thrusts from horseback. Recreated by the craftsmen of CAS Hanwei
from the swords of the Lords of the great dynasties, these Chinese Gongfu swords
represent the pinnacle of the sword maker's art, vividly illustrating the skills
and creativity of the smiths of Imperial China.
The Ox-Tail Dao is undoubtedly one of the best weapon-grade swords of its
type commercially available. Unlike the many decorative and theatrical versions
of this sword, the CAS Hanwei product is a true replica of the originals. With
its traditional ox-tail design, distal-tapered blade and hand-tied grip, the dao
handles very well. A brass-mounted wooden scabbard is included.
The Practical Gongfu Broadsword sword is a further extension of our
"Practical" Series. Featuring a distal-tapered high carbon steel blade,
wrapped grip and steel fittings, the saber is a traditional ox-tail design.
The textured wooden scabbard is designed with a slotted opening, which makes
both for easy sheathing and graceful lines. In line with other swords in the
"Practical" series, the Practical Gongfu Broadsword is very affordable.
Long the traditional weapon of China's peasant armies, the Dadao, or big sword,
was used with deadly effect as late as the 1930's in the Sino-Japanese War. Its
single- or two-handed versatility, combined with the tremendous slashing power
of its weight-forward blade made it the ideal close-quarters weapon. Although
the originals had no scabbard, a simple carrying case is provided for protection
and ease of transportation.
The Hanwei Forge has made this Dao for Wushu
practitioners. The ultra-flexible high-carbon blade
tapers to an almost paper-thin
tip. It is barely a pound in weight and very quick. The "Water Song" (caused by vibrating the blade) is very audible.
Butterfly Swords (or Eight-Cutting Swords) are believed to have been
developed by Shaolin monks as a concealable defensive weapon, used to disable
rather than kill, which was prohibited by the monk's
code of conduct. The use of butterfly swords has since
been honed to a fine art by martial artists,
particularly the Wing Chun & Hung Gar styles of Southern
China, where precision and two-sword coordination are
emphasized. T
Butterfly Swords (or Eight-Cutting Swords) are believed to have been
developed by Shaolin monks as a concealable defensive weapon, used to disable
rather than kill, which was prohibited by the monk's code of conduct. The use of
butterfly swords has since been honed to a fine art by martial artists,
particularly the Wing Chun & Hung Gar styles of Southern China, where precision
and two-sword coordination are emphasized. The CAS Hanwei Butterfly Swords Set
features rattan wrapped grips and solid brass guards decorated in a Lotus Flower
scroll pattern, repeated on the fittings of the double scabbard, which is
encased in exquisitely woven rattan.
Wooden Dao (Chinese Broadsword) 
- Red oak training weapon
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- Red oak training weapon
- Solid wood construction
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through cars, or any other torture test. Be careful to never put yourself or
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