knightsteel
Sword Smith
- Joined
- Sep 16, 2002
- Messages
- 143
I double checked the weight of that jian and found that it had indeed been weighed with scabbard. Weight of the sword alone is just under 2 lbs.
While MUCH of the info posted on SFI is misinformation at best, Scott Rodell is one of the best in the field of antique Chinese swords. I have visited with him at his home several times.
I would throw away your figure of 40%. That doesn't fit ANY of the historical pieces I have seen. Even the 350 yr. old battle jian in my lap right now has a POB only 2 1/2 inches out from the guard. And it's a heavy at around 3 lbs.
A really basic rule is that if it doesn't feel good in your hand then it isn't a sword you could actually use. Most beginning swordsmen use way to much wrist and arm. Try cutting using the legs, waist, and shoulder.
Daniel
While MUCH of the info posted on SFI is misinformation at best, Scott Rodell is one of the best in the field of antique Chinese swords. I have visited with him at his home several times.
I would throw away your figure of 40%. That doesn't fit ANY of the historical pieces I have seen. Even the 350 yr. old battle jian in my lap right now has a POB only 2 1/2 inches out from the guard. And it's a heavy at around 3 lbs.
A really basic rule is that if it doesn't feel good in your hand then it isn't a sword you could actually use. Most beginning swordsmen use way to much wrist and arm. Try cutting using the legs, waist, and shoulder.
Daniel