Tai Chi Swords by CAS Hanwei

Gongfu Broadswords
Price: $149.99

The Hanwei Practical Gongfu Broadsword sword is a further extension of the "Practical" Series. Featuring a distal-tapered high carbon steel blade, wrapped grip and steel fittings, the saber is a traditional ox-tail design. The textured wooden scabbard is designed with a slotted opening, which makes both for easy sheathing and graceful lines. In line with other swords in the "Practical" series, the Practical Gongfu Broadsword is very affordable. Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece. Broadswords are 33.25" overall with a sharpened 28" blade.

Hsu Series Jian Tai Chi Swords
Price: $149.99

CAS Hanwei Hsu Series Jian with 30" Blade with. Single Hand. Wood handle. Functionality, weight and balance are paramount considerations in Sifu Hsus designs, while Hanweis quality and workmanship give the swords a graceful and pleasing appearance. The blades are crafted in high-carbon spring steel and have a pronounced center ridge and distal taper, producing exactly the right degree of stiffness and a very audible hiss in the cutting stroke. The Ming-style steel guards have an embossed Dragon symbol, while the open ended pommels facilitate the fitting of a tassel. A unique feature is the "duck-bill lock" in the bottom of the scabbard that securely holds the sword in place. Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Overall: 37"
Blade Length: 30"
Handle Length: 7"
Weight: 1lb. 6oz.
Point of Balance: 4"
Width at Guard: 1.03"
Width at Tip: .70"
Thickness at Guard: .32"
Thickness at Tip: .15"

CAS Hanwei Hsu Two-Handed Jian
Price: $179.99

CAS Hanwei Hsu Two-Handed Jian swords are 49" overall. These swords have a 35 3/4" high-carbon spring steel blade with pronounced center ridge and distal taper. Fiberglass handle. Ming-style steel guard with embossed Dragon symbol. Open-ended pommels facilitate the fitting of a tassel. A unique feature is the duck-bill lock in the bottom of the scabbard that securely holds the sword in place. Designed by world-renowned Chinese martial arts master Sifu Adam Hsu. Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Overall: 49"
Blade Length: 36"
Handle Length: 11"
Weight: 2lb
Point of Balance: 4"
Width at Guard: 1.08"
Width at Tip: .67"
Thickness at Guard: .325"
Thickness at Tip: .08"

Hanwei Cutting Jian Swords
Price: $269.99

Hanwei Cutting Jian Swords optimize edge hardness and body toughness, ideal characteristics in a cutting sword. The elegantly simple steel fittings reinforce the sword's mission, providing uncluttered lines while still remaining true to tradition. The black leather-over-cranberry rayskin grip ensures secure handling. A rosewood scabbard with fittings matching the hilt completes an attractive package. These swords feature cutting blade geometry. Hanwei Cutting Jian Swords have an overall length of 39 and a blade length of 29. The handle is 8 . Weight is 2lb, 2 oz. (Individual specs may vary for each sword). Designed by Scott Rodell for Hanwei.

Tai Chi Swords with Damascus Steel
Price:  $319.99

These Tai Chi Swords by CAS Hanwei have a 37 1/4" overall length. These top of the line swords have a 28.25" sharpened hand forged Damascus steel blade with a point of balance at 5.16". Sword has a rich grain rosewood grip 6.5" handle with antique brass finish guard and pommel. Red tassel hangs off of the pommel. Rich grain rosewood scabbard with solid bronze fittings is included. This sword is 1 lb 11oz.

CAS Hanwei Qi Jian Swords
Price:  $499.99

CAS Hanwei Qi Jian Swords are 37 3/4" overall. These magnificent swords have a 28 1/2" blade. The entire sword, from pommel to tip, has been forged from a single billet of steel. This forging technique provides unparalleled strength and balance while exhibiting a clear, bell-like tone when struck. Sword has a Rayskin handle and includes a Rosewood and rayskin scabbard.

Overall: 37 3/4
Blade Length: 28 1/2
Handle Length: 7 3/4
Weight: 2lb 8oz
Point of Balance: 1 1/2"
Point of Harmonics: 18 1/2"
Width at Guard: 1.13"
Width at Tip: .61"
Thickness at Guard: .28"