Hudiedao?

fearn · 25th August 2011, 11:59 PM

I find myself wondering if these could be the mysterious "elbow knives" of baguazhang.

The test would be how well you can hold them reversed, so that back of the blade lies along your forearm with the edge out, and it's fairly easy to flip back and forth. If they aren't comfortable that way, they aren't elbow knives.

While a few bagua practitioners use them, no one has seen a verified, genuine pair. There have been questions about whether elbow knives are hudiedao, simple guardless knives, or something else.

Best,

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25th August 2011, 11:59 PM	#6
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	I find myself wondering if these could be the mysterious "elbow knives" of baguazhang. The test would be how well you can hold them reversed, so that back of the blade lies along your forearm with the edge out, and it's fairly easy to flip back and forth. If they aren't comfortable that way, they aren't elbow knives. While a few bagua practitioners use them, no one has seen a verified, genuine pair. There have been questions about whether elbow knives are hudiedao, simple guardless knives, or something else. Best, F