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28th August 2009, 07:40 AM
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Very interesting looking piece. I look foreward to further review once you recieve it!
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28th August 2009, 07:59 AM
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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. |
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2nd September 2009, 06:47 AM
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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? |
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2nd September 2009, 06:52 AM
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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? |
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2nd September 2009, 07:01 AM
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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 |
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2nd September 2009, 07:08 AM
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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. |
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2nd September 2009, 07:10 AM
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It will certainly be death by a thousand cuts if my wife finds out what I spent ! Cheers mate Jase |
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2nd September 2009, 07:39 AM
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 *sigh* 'nuff said. Talk smooth and stay safe. Remember, she's right, but you keep the sword!
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2nd September 2009, 11:35 AM
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Outstaning
Congrats!
An outstanding example of modern craftsman's abilities, I am very impressed. The finished product is stunning. I personally would love to see sharper images and if given the opportunity, speak with you at length about the ins and outs of the project, I think I want an heirloom piece too...... Gav |
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