LBDaoist Posted August 28, 2014 I want to obtain some of my own swords, both single and double, practice and legitimately sharp swords. Can anyone provide any leads? I need to go somewhere that I can test the various lengths, weights and balance on various blades. Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted August 28, 2014 I want to obtain some of my own swords, both single and double, practice and legitimately sharp swords. Can anyone provide any leads? I need to go somewhere that I can test the various lengths, weights and balance on various blades. Thanks in advance. I don't know about the legetimately sharp swords but you can try Chinatown in Los Angeles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted August 28, 2014 Good luck with that one. But then, in California you might be able to find a couple. Everything I bought was off the internet, sight unseen. However, I was never disappointed with anything I bought. I even bought two pair replica double edge swords from Mainland China and was satisfied with my purchase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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LBDaoist Posted August 29, 2014 Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately none of those vendors have a physical presence in Southern California. For those of you who train with a sword, how did you determine what length you needed? I only have access to two swords. One of them I know for certain is too long. I suppose if all else fails, I can just get one an inch or two shorter than that one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately none of those vendors have a physical presence in Southern California. For those of you who train with a sword, how did you determine what length you needed? I only have access to two swords. One of them I know for certain is too long. I suppose if all else fails, I can just get one an inch or two shorter than that one. Just be sure the sword doesn't touch the ground when you make a righthand circular move. There many selections in LA Chinatown. That is where I got my Taiji sword. Edited August 29, 2014 by ChiDragon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mYTHmAKER Posted September 3, 2014 Below is a link to a previous discussion on jian How to choose the length of a jian is in there among other information which may be of use http://thetaobums.com/topic/35851-jian/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
