Jian Tai Chi 29

Description

An excellent practice sword for Tai Chi and other Chinese Martial Arts. The blade is stainless steel with no edge. It is very light weight so almost everyone can easily use it and concentrate on the movements and style which is important especially for beginners. There are 3 different blade lengths to choose from: Jian 25 (25" blade), Jian 29 (29" blade) and Jian 32 (32" blade). Each size is sold separately. The blade is 29" long made of stainless steel with no edge. Thickness of the blade is ¼" near the guard and tapers to 1⁄16" in the middle. This makes the balance point 2-1/2" from the guard. The very thin blade from the tip flexes up to mid- point of the blade's length. With a weight of only 1 lb. the sword is easy to yield or move around. There are engravings on both sides of the blade. Handle is 6- ⅝" long with a wooden grip and brass guard and pommel. The blade's tang is bolted at the back of the pommel. A removable red tassel is attached at the end of the pommel. Dark brown wood scabbard have brass fittings with brown cord hanger.