Pictures are here (on the second and third page of the album). For more detailed pictures, just email me with requests! Happy to oblige.
http://s755.photobucket.com/albums/xx191/alexebox/for sale/
Hi guys,
I bought these in summer of 2004 (before Paul Chen became CAS Hanwei), prior to starting training in Kendo and Iai and during the first class I found out that they are too short for my frame at 6'4" so I purchased longer swords at the advice of my sensei. So these 3 have been sitting on a display stand unused and only rarely taken out of the sheaths for viewing and maintenance with choji oil and later mineral oil or renaissance wax, still have factory edges. I am the first owner of those, I bought them from reputable retailers not previous owners. I will gladly entertain reasonable offers, but I am happy to keep these for now if they can't be moved. I reserve the right to not sell to anyone and if you are not over 18 y.o.
Pictures are coming soon, but these are very standard production models, so I am guessing you know how they look and there are pictures of them online.
Payment only via PayPal 'for purchase of goods'. The price given includes pp fees and shipping to ConUS (no international shipping due to the 'weapons' restrictions), but insurance is extra.
1) Paul Chen Practical Katana and Practical Wakizashi (these are not the 'light', 'pro', or 'plus' models). There are no fullers on either. The katana hasn't cut anything at all and has no sign of use. The wakizashi has slight discoloration close to the tip that is not full-blown rust and hasn't gone anywhere for years, probably could be cleaned with scotchbright pad or buffed out. 3 inches from the guard, there is about an inch or so of a dull spot on the wakizashi where I tried cutting rope, the rest of the edge is unused. The wakizashi came from the factory slightly loose in the mouth of the sheath. The katana is $150 or best offer (OBO) shipped and the wakizashi $120 OBO, or buy both for $260 OBO shipped.
2) Paul Chen Gorin Iaito with Musashi tsuba with a fuller (not a wakizashi). Never used (too short for me) with almost 29" blade. It is yours for $240 OBO shipped, it is discontinued and hard to find.
The rest of the swords are from Kung Fu Direct that I purchased hoping to start Tai Chi swords training and never got to it as I stuck with Japanese swords. These have just been displayed on a sword rack.
3) Cold Moon Sword (30.5" blade) by kung Fu Direct (this is not a paul chen sword!). I bought this only as a display piece, never used, sharp from factory with original display/carry case. This is the original link: http://www.kungfudirect.com/proddetail.asp?prod=TDS214. It is yours for $120 OBO shipped.
4) a combo of wushu competition blades: a Straight Sword with sheath, and a Dao without sheath (no sheath by design I guess, sold like that from factory). These are made of soft spring steel with no edge for wushu practice and competition, not for cutting. Both are size 7, i.e., blades over 33" meant for taller males. The straight sword's guard and buttcap are made of base metal that is pealing its golden-color paint. I would like to keep these a pair at $70 OBO shipped.
Thank you for looking! For more info or to order e-mail: alexander.sawyer@gmail.com These are listed for sale on other sites.
http://s755.photobucket.com/albums/xx191/alexebox/for sale/
Hi guys,
I bought these in summer of 2004 (before Paul Chen became CAS Hanwei), prior to starting training in Kendo and Iai and during the first class I found out that they are too short for my frame at 6'4" so I purchased longer swords at the advice of my sensei. So these 3 have been sitting on a display stand unused and only rarely taken out of the sheaths for viewing and maintenance with choji oil and later mineral oil or renaissance wax, still have factory edges. I am the first owner of those, I bought them from reputable retailers not previous owners. I will gladly entertain reasonable offers, but I am happy to keep these for now if they can't be moved. I reserve the right to not sell to anyone and if you are not over 18 y.o.
Pictures are coming soon, but these are very standard production models, so I am guessing you know how they look and there are pictures of them online.
Payment only via PayPal 'for purchase of goods'. The price given includes pp fees and shipping to ConUS (no international shipping due to the 'weapons' restrictions), but insurance is extra.
1) Paul Chen Practical Katana and Practical Wakizashi (these are not the 'light', 'pro', or 'plus' models). There are no fullers on either. The katana hasn't cut anything at all and has no sign of use. The wakizashi has slight discoloration close to the tip that is not full-blown rust and hasn't gone anywhere for years, probably could be cleaned with scotchbright pad or buffed out. 3 inches from the guard, there is about an inch or so of a dull spot on the wakizashi where I tried cutting rope, the rest of the edge is unused. The wakizashi came from the factory slightly loose in the mouth of the sheath. The katana is $150 or best offer (OBO) shipped and the wakizashi $120 OBO, or buy both for $260 OBO shipped.
2) Paul Chen Gorin Iaito with Musashi tsuba with a fuller (not a wakizashi). Never used (too short for me) with almost 29" blade. It is yours for $240 OBO shipped, it is discontinued and hard to find.
The rest of the swords are from Kung Fu Direct that I purchased hoping to start Tai Chi swords training and never got to it as I stuck with Japanese swords. These have just been displayed on a sword rack.
3) Cold Moon Sword (30.5" blade) by kung Fu Direct (this is not a paul chen sword!). I bought this only as a display piece, never used, sharp from factory with original display/carry case. This is the original link: http://www.kungfudirect.com/proddetail.asp?prod=TDS214. It is yours for $120 OBO shipped.
4) a combo of wushu competition blades: a Straight Sword with sheath, and a Dao without sheath (no sheath by design I guess, sold like that from factory). These are made of soft spring steel with no edge for wushu practice and competition, not for cutting. Both are size 7, i.e., blades over 33" meant for taller males. The straight sword's guard and buttcap are made of base metal that is pealing its golden-color paint. I would like to keep these a pair at $70 OBO shipped.
Thank you for looking! For more info or to order e-mail: alexander.sawyer@gmail.com These are listed for sale on other sites.
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