Kris Cutlery Gim

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Anyone have any experience with these? Balance, weight, feel?

Does anyone know where to get an accurately balanced gim? Even a well crafted wood sword would suffice. Most Chinese swords I come across in training halls and martial arts supply stores are horribly made; in particular, the balance is usually totally off. Any help? Thanks in advance.
 
Everything I have heard says that KC's Gim is very nice, not like your average run of the mill junk that you find at all. It is an actual cutting sword as well, not just something to practice forms with.
 
I had a KC Jian for a while.......very light and fast........blade cut very well also. The only problem I had was it took a set once and I had to manually straighten it out.....other than that...very nice

david
 
The KC gim is good for what it is, but it may end up being just a wee tad heavier than what most folks are used to (so it seems). This isn't saying it's heavy, but it isn't necessarily featherweight either, which some people like.

Hanwei also makes a jian, and I think it's available through MRL actually, and David (Bandityo) might also be able to help you in that category if you are interested.

I hear Fred Chen either has a jian out or will have one out soon.

And if Angus Trim cracks, he will probably try to make a jian model in the future, so that might be something good for CMA practitioners to look to.

You COULD go custom, but of course it'd cost you a more money, and the waiting periods can be killer. If you want a decent gim/jian right away, Hanwei and KC should fit the bill overall.

Good luck,
Shinryû.
 
Now there is a thought I wonder why Atrim has not produced a Gim. Seems like it would be right up his alley. Nice straight blades so no memory problem with his cnc machine. It seems like he even used to practice wushu...
 
Thanks for the info guys. Historically, I have no idea what the average weight should be on a gim, however I am curious. I am most concerned with correct balance placement. I have practiced with either extremely light gims (wood and steel) or very heavy/poorly balanced specimens - these are very difficult to work with. Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to practice with a well balanced authentic replica.:)

Thanks again for the info.
 
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