Feb 26, 2013
question on the Chinese writing on a Samurai
Hi, I actually just sent you a long note, but didn't have the opportunity to attach a photo. So please forgive the repeat, but here's what I wrote: Hello!
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Feb 21, 2013
Chinese officer sword
Found the sword 30 yrs ago an sold it to a friend of mine. I recently bought it back an cleaned it up. The fittings are copper and brass. If you hold
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Feb 21, 2013
Where to get a wooden miadao
Dear Madam, Thank you for sharing your interest in Miao Dao. I am told that Ying Yi uses the same sword and I noted the same or similar terminology used
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Nov 08, 2012
Chinese Swords in Auction
Here's a bit of news for the serious sword collector. Neal Auction Company in New Orleans, LA will be offering a nice selection of Chinese swords in its upcoming November 17 and 18, 2012 auction.
Please visit www.nealauction.com and search by category ASIAN to view the Chinese sword collection which is being offered without reserve.
Nov 02, 2012
sword verification
I have an old oriental sword, brass ferrel, embossed with a tiger, a tree(perhaps willow) butterly and flowers (perhps lotus) possibly mountain and stream
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Nov 02, 2012
The Japanese Saithe
The sai is about 2 foot long. It is bladeless and has a handle on each ole pointing upward - perfect defense for blocking, used as a farm tool during the
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Oct 10, 2012
I knew the concept existed. didn't know it had a name
I am a 61yr old, left handed, sometimes martial artist. Over the years I have studied Shotokan, Wado Ryu, Kyokushinkai, a little Aikido etc. I have always
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Sep 28, 2012
Sword for sale - Round Grip Battle Dao.
This sword for sale in Australia - Huanuo Round Grip Battle Dao with high quality carbon steel blade, a proven cutter.
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Sep 28, 2012
Hanwei Swords Functional Chinese Cutting Sword.
Designed and tested by Scott M. Rodell, this latest in Hanwei Swords Chinese range is a functional cutting sword made to historic dimensions. Don't buy swords for cutting until you check this one
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Sep 28, 2012
Real Swords coming to Australia.
Some real swords can't cut for toffee. These sanmei and carbon steel blades from Huanuo are hand forged, and proven as good cutters.
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Sep 28, 2012
Battle ready swords for sale in Australia, America and Worldwide
Battle ready swords - how often have you read that and found junk? Not this time! These Huanuo Forge jian are brilliant for test cutting and the best tai chi sword you could hope for.
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Sep 17, 2012
Using an Archery Thumb Ring.
How to use a Manchu archery thumb ring is Lesson 2 in a series on Chinese Archery by sifu Scott M. Rodell. It describes the differences in the use of Manchu archery, Chinese archery and Korean archery thumb rings and gives a step by step explanation of how to use the Manchu version.
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Sep 08, 2012
Ancient Chinese Archery.
Ancient Chinese archery revival with pictures of antique arrows and bows for you to enjoy. How is the archery of the Manchus being restored?
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Sep 08, 2012
Chinese Swords Guide Site Map
Site map - a list of clickable links to every page in the Chinese Swords Guide.
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Sep 07, 2012
Kids Sports Games For Sword Training: Chocolate Chomp
This is one of our collection of kids sports games and party games. It aids learning to focus and awareness of the body in armour.
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