Popular Chinese Sword Medium Carbon Steel Dual-Slot Blade Black Scabbard tai chi

This is my first real sword. It looks very nice in good quality. the sword is real metal and heavy. Not sure whether it can be used for practicing Tai Chi. But, I think in the cold weapon era, people had to use this kind of sword to fight. the sword is about 42 3/4" and the blade is about 29".They use oil to coat the blade so it looks very oily. That is fine to make sure the blade is not rusty.the blade also is snapped into the sheath nicely.The seller shipped this sword very fast, surprisingly.

I practice several sword styles including Seven Star, Five Elemental and Drunken forms and wanted this for a long blade. It isn't sharp which is exactly the way I hoped since I use this for training only. It is longer than a standard Taichiquan practice sword so if you are looking for a traditional blade for most Taichiquan styles, get the 39" blades and not this.I give this 4 stars based on the following:- it looks absolutely amazing and would make a wonderful display piece for your home and I just love pulling this out in the studio and having other practioners come over and ask me about it so for visual appeal --- 5 stars- it comes with a nice scabbard and cloth bag. The scabbard is formed to this exact blade so it slides easily in one direction, but if I have it the wrong turned side going in, it sticks with about 3 inches from the hilt which told me immediately that either the blade wasn't true, or the scabbard was warped. But once again, a very visually appealing scabbard --- 4.5 stars- per above, the blade maybe full tang, but either the handle was placed on poorly, or the blade has a slight imperfect curve to it. Since the scabbard does not fit regardless of how the blade is sheathed, I imagine it is the blade. It isn't very noticeable unless you look down the length of the sword, in which case I saw the imperfection and curve of steel --- 3 stars- the handle of the sword also makes an ever so slight creaking noise during any movement that requires a wrist twist, or down or up swipe. It is small but also indicates that there is some slight defect in the craftsmanship. I don't expect perfection from a blade this inexpensive, but still, it would be nice to have a 'silent' blade for the meditative practice of Taichiquan ---3 starsOverall, I still do really like the sword and give it 4 stars regardless of the slight imperfections. If you are looking for high quality, you will need to spend twice as much at least. But if you are looking for a really nice decorative piece, or a simple practice sword outside of competition or demonstration, this is a really nice sword for the price.

I Changed my mind it's so not well made. I know a lot about swords more prices it is the stonge the blade is dont buy a sword replica they may full and break is metal and plastic you can buy a blunt sword, larp sword or a sharp sword and with the sharp sword keep it sheathed and watch YouTube videoes about the sword and how to take care of it. Swords are the greats art of history remember the ones that welded it an honor them

Very cool sword, can't wait to practice with it. The shipping was fast and early. Only issue was the foam stuffing was pretty messy. Other than that great product.