Tai Chi Sword Tai Chi Pattern and Chinese Stamp. Straight sword, taken as the gentleman in ancient weapons, has always been the favorite one of martial artists or Wushu lovers. At our time when Tai Chi is increasingly widely learned and developed, Tai Chi Straight Swords, too, gain an ascending number of fans, most of whom are Tai Chi amateurs. Flocks of handsome figures playing Tai Chi with flowing straight swords in their hands are a common scene at parks. Thus whether for performance or competition or usual practicing, to hold a handy and serviceable Tai Chi Sword is a must.
Long Quan Straight Sword is almost the synonym of the best sword in history, as numberless top straight swords were born in Long Quan County, Zhejjiang Province where a good many prestigious sword-makers dwelled since the Spring & Autumn and Warring State Periods. Shen Guanglong Sword Shop, originated in late Qing Dynasty, is the only hereditary time-honored brand of the local sword manufacturers, and distinguished itself as “the Number One Straight Sword” all over the world. And today, the glittering intangible cultural heritage is in the hands of the fifth generation Shen Zhou, who, along with his forefathers, has greatly promoted its development and expanded the influence. Their straight swords have been highly praised by professional martial artists, Tai Chi masters and some expert military officers, many housed by center national leaders or primary officials and even international ministers, including China’s Chair Men and Prime Ministers of the US like Nixon.
Needless to say, the quality of Long Quan Tai Chi Straight Sword is also second to none. With top materials and complex manufacturing procedure which is strictly standardized and controlled, the tough yet exquisite sword, gracefully shaped and sharp edges, is so much a brilliant treasure that it’ll only add to your charms. Furthermore, the cultural connotation is even more attractive and stunning, exemplified by the marked stamp of Seal Characters and patterns of Tai Chi and the Big Dipper which has long been considered as the token of high-class straight swords in Chinese history.
Features:
• Handcrafted rosewood scabbard and hilt with bronze bordered
• Stainless steel honed body for better maintenance and rust-resistance
• Very appropriate toughness, neither too soft nor too hard, keeping upright even after 90 degree bending
• Good balance promises delightful and satisfying effect in practicing
• Standard shape as a Tai Chi Sword with flutes beside the raised ridge in line with the principle of Tai Chi, named “Qian Kun”
• Weighted 550 grams or so in correspondence with Tai Chi style, minor deflection permitted to suit varying ages
• Precisely customized to reach the demands of different physiques and ages with standardized sizes and diverse styles
• A Chinese Character stamped at the bottom of the hilt