Dao for opinions please

Atlantia · 21st August 2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Klas Larsson

Probably not, its to thick and the way it's wrapped does not look right. I would have wrapped it in the style you see on Alfred Tans dao, or just wrapped around, with dark blue or green cord, that where used for the Blue and Green banners.

Thank-you Klas. The sword you mention appears to be identical to mine (except in nicer condition).
And the hideous binding can go in the bin as soon as I can find the right replacements and an explanation of the binding technique! Any suggestions? ;-)

Klas Larsson · 21st August 2008, 12:49 AM

There were threads on this at the old SFI Chinese sword forum, that are archived, good ones.

Atlantia · 21st August 2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Klas Larsson

There were threads on this at the old SFI Chinese sword forum, that are archived, good ones.

Sorry Klas, I'm fairly new to the forums, 'SFI Chinese sword forum'??

Klas Larsson · 21st August 2008, 01:23 AM

You'll find it here http://forums.swordforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=146 and then look for archived forums, after you registered you can search for threads on wrapping. My friend William Reinman contributed there and today he does Chinese sword wrapping for others. This is a great source for information, lots of good old threads!

Atlantia · 22nd August 2008, 01:24 AM

Thanks Klas, done and posted, gonna trawl the old threads for info!

Klas & RSWORD.
As a last thought on the Boxer idea, I wonder if the handle bindings are boxer additions to a reused earlier Imperial army sword?

I gotta say, I'm quietly quite chuffed with it!
Reminds me of a chinldhood spent watching 'The Water Margin'.

:-)

Queequeg · 22nd August 2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thanks Klas, done and posted, gonna trawl the old threads for info!

Klas & RSWORD.
As a last thought on the Boxer idea, I wonder if the handle bindings are boxer additions to a reused earlier Imperial army sword?

I gotta say, I'm quietly quite chuffed with it!
Reminds me of a chinldhood spent watching 'The Water Margin'.

:-)

Great film, along with "Seven Swords of Kung Fu."

I just finished watching "Come Drink With Me" and "Shaolin Intruders".

Atlantia · 22nd August 2008, 03:06 AM

Of course the Imperial soldiers are always the cannon fodder bad guys!
I love the old HK martial arts movies and tv shows.

Really itching to restore the Dao, not located any info on the wrapping yet, may even recut the blade.

Bill M · 22nd August 2008, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

I gotta say, I'm quietly quite chuffed with it!

:-)

"Chuffed?" Is that good?

Atlantia · 22nd August 2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

"Chuffed?" Is that good?

LOL! Do you not use that expression over there?
Yeah, it means pleased, happy with. God only knows what the origin is?

It seems to have been shortened over the years as people used to say 'chuffed to bits' to expresses happiness!

21st August 2008, 12:49 AM	#2
Klas Larsson Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23	There were threads on this at the old SFI Chinese sword forum, that are archived, good ones.

21st August 2008, 01:23 AM	#4
Klas Larsson Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23	You'll find it here http://forums.swordforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=146 and then look for archived forums, after you registered you can search for threads on wrapping. My friend William Reinman contributed there and today he does Chinese sword wrapping for others. This is a great source for information, lots of good old threads!

22nd August 2008, 01:24 AM	#5
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thanks Klas, done and posted, gonna trawl the old threads for info! Klas & RSWORD. As a last thought on the Boxer idea, I wonder if the handle bindings are boxer additions to a reused earlier Imperial army sword? I gotta say, I'm quietly quite chuffed with it! Reminds me of a chinldhood spent watching 'The Water Margin'. :-)

22nd August 2008, 03:06 AM	#7
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Of course the Imperial soldiers are always the cannon fodder bad guys! I love the old HK martial arts movies and tv shows. Really itching to restore the Dao, not located any info on the wrapping yet, may even recut the blade.