Yes. But as I don't speak Mandarin (and it changes again with Cantonese) and am travelling at the moment, I can't tell you the proper names in Mandarin.
I have them in my books back home.
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- Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:38 pm
- Forum: Chinese Swordsmanship
- Topic: Terminology
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14811
- Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:07 am
- Forum: Chinese Historical Arms
- Topic: help - a historical story for the guan xiao jian
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12520
Re: help - a historical story for the guan xiao jian
As always this is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship Charles.
Not sure if there's a story to go with it. But from memory, it's one of the Jian commissioned for the Qianlong Emperor.
Also, I have a question. Do you ever work in Brass? Or only copper?
Not sure if there's a story to go with it. But from memory, it's one of the Jian commissioned for the Qianlong Emperor.
Also, I have a question. Do you ever work in Brass? Or only copper?
- Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:26 am
- Forum: Chinese Historical Arms
- Topic: Custom Meteorite Jian Project
- Replies: 32
- Views: 70582
Re: Custom Meteorite Jian Project
That just looks fantastic. I have to say, I do quite like the colours and what I can see of the blade on this monitor.
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:07 pm
- Forum: Chinese Historical Arms
- Topic: Opening for Dao Sword Guards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 19434
Re: Opening for Dao Sword Guards
There are documented proof (Photos) of Han dynasty and Warring States bronze and steel swords with nephrite fittings, as well as their use in earlier times such as Zhou dynasty: http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/asia/j/jade_ornament_for_a_weapon_hil.aspx http://thoma...
- Thu Jun 30, 2011 6:03 pm
- Forum: Chinese Historical Arms
- Topic: Opening for Dao Sword Guards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 19434
Re: Opening for Dao Sword Guards
Actually both Jadeite and Nephrite are extremely tough as opposed to brittle. The properties can be better explained by Jon Palombi, since he works with both as part of his everyday job. Considering that they require either excessive amounts of work and/or diamond drill bits to even to affect, they'...
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:22 pm
- Forum: Chinese Swordsmanship
- Topic: The making of traditional handmade sword fittings
- Replies: 27
- Views: 54964
Re: The making of traditional handmade sword fittings
Oh my god, complete, those fittings look amazing. Excellent and amazing work Charles.
- Fri Apr 15, 2011 2:38 am
- Forum: Chinese Swordsmanship
- Topic: TCSL rules question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17872
Re: TCSL rules question
I'm not sure of the TCSL rules, however, in historical European records, they had what was called the 'After-blow' in training. There are reasons for it, since due to the way the human body reacts to a mortal wound, unless it's a beheading or other dismemberment, the adrenaline running through your ...
- Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:59 pm
- Forum: Chinese Swordsmanship
- Topic: Difficulties in traveling and training.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9813
Difficulties in traveling and training.
Hey everyone, I thought I'd make a new post for the New Year. So I just spent the last two months travelling. The first month was purely for work (and in the navy that's not exactly fun), the second was what it was paying for. But the core point of this post is that I spent essentially two months wi...
- Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:53 am
- Forum: Chinese Historical Arms
- Topic: Dao
- Replies: 16
- Views: 33297
Re: Dao
There's no need to etch the blade. The Chinese traditionally had subtle patterns on their blades, so the wild sworls that are so common now on pattern welded blades were rather rare if present at all. Understated elegance is probably the best way to describe the look you'll be wanting to go for.
- Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:57 am
- Forum: Chinese Historical Arms
- Topic: Dao
- Replies: 16
- Views: 33297
Re: Dao
How heavy is heavy? Unless I missed it, you have no weight for it listed.
As for polishing it yourself, I'll let others discuss that with you. Depending on your experience
As for polishing it yourself, I'll let others discuss that with you. Depending on your experience
- Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:39 pm
- Forum: Chinese Historical Arms
- Topic: Custom Meteorite Jian Project
- Replies: 32
- Views: 70582
Re: Custom Meteorite Jian Project
That is a beautiful set of fittings there. Although I must concur with the possibility of them being Ming fittings. They look distinctly Qing to me. That's not to say that they are not gorgeous. Jon showed me an antique with a similar set that made me water at the mouth with desire. I can't wait to ...
- Mon Nov 29, 2010 6:02 am
- Forum: Chinese Swordsmanship
- Topic: Wudang and Kunling sword form
- Replies: 4
- Views: 14403
Re: Wudang and Kunling sword form
I was always under the impression that 'Wudang' was more a banner and influence on the form. The thing about Wudang is that it is a Taoist sect and their native martial arts reflect their patron deities. Zhang San Feng is an immortal, not a god. The deity of Wudang mountain is Xuan Wu (amongst other...
- Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:32 am
- Forum: Chinese Historical Arms
- Topic: Ming dynasty weapon reproductions
- Replies: 15
- Views: 35289
Re: Ming dynasty weapon reproductions
Well the image of the big clunking knight who was like a turtle on his back is simply an anachronism. The weight of a full set of plate armour for the battlefield was roughly equivilent to the weight carried by modern soldiers into battle, plus it was evenly distributed across the whole body. Honest...
- Mon Sep 13, 2010 8:18 am
- Forum: General Taiji Quan Discussion
- Topic: Motivation Ideas Wanted
- Replies: 9
- Views: 20060
Re: Motivation Ideas Wanted
Personally, if I'm not feeling the magic, I watch Wuxia films. I know they're not real and are fantastical, but I fell in love with CMA through cinema. And watching the wonderful fight scenes inspires me to continue training. Plus, I'm relearning the 108 empty hand and 54 jian simultaneously. Then i...
- Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:23 pm
- Forum: Chinese Swordsmanship
- Topic: Name of Wooden Swords
- Replies: 58
- Views: 99622
Re: Name of Wooden Swords
By the way, I'm trying out a pair of Graham's latest first student mujian. They have fewer finishing touches to keep the price lower. We've used them consistently for several weeks and they've stood up to everything we've put them through. One of them took a hard block against my competition hickor...