LK Chen Magnificent Chu Jian Review 正楷楚劍評測

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Review of the LK Chen Magnificent Chu Jian that I purchased.
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Specs:
Blade only weight: 560 g (1 lb. 3.75 oz)
Sword only weight: approx. 760 g (1 lb. 10.8 oz)
Blade length: 80 cm (31.4"),
Handle length: 15 cm (5.9"),
Total length: 95 cm (37.4"),
Width at hand guard: 35 mm, Width at tip: 20 mm
Thickness: 7 mm - 2.5 mm at the tip
POB: approx.17.78 cm (7") from hand guard
Blade Profile: 8 surfaces shallow groove
Folded pattern steel: 1065 carbon steel + T8 tungsten-cobalt-vanadium high-speed tool steel.
Superior heat treatment: Hardness 55-58 HRC. Blade rebounds to true after 80-90 degree bending.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:37 Impressions
1:19 History
2:57 Construction
5:45 Handling and cutting
6:09 Commentary
8:21 Limitations
10:12 Conclusion

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2 авг 2024

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Комментарии : 33

@u06jo3vmp 3 года назад

I always explains it like this to the westerners. Qin was like Rome and Chu was like Carthage. While the Xiongnu were like Parthians. And Xiang Yu was only 15 years younger than Hannibal.

@bmxriderforlife1234 3 года назад

Any good books or reading on chu you'd recommend?

@u06jo3vmp 3 года назад

@@bmxriderforlife1234 Uh I just took Chinese history class

@bmxriderforlife1234 3 года назад

@@u06jo3vmp true lol

@Intranetusa 2 года назад

Chu may have been conquered by Qin, but Chu outlasted Qin because Chu kingdom revived itself during the downfall of the Qin Empire and was then conquered by the Han Kingdom.

@tbishop4961 3 года назад

Scabbard fit will always be in flux due to heat and humidity changes. Also, some woods are more likely to swell or shrink Good review✌

@mpsmith47304 3 года назад

Nice review. I appreciated the the historical and artistic perspective.

@robertmccarter8010 3 года назад

Thanks for the review. Enjoyed watching you maneuver the sword. Very swift and graceful.

@FoardenotFord 3 года назад

Seconded - I hope to one day move this naturally with my swords. Much training is still needed!

@Observer31 3 года назад

Thank you for the review! very interesting.

@samouttuomas2171 3 года назад

cheers for the review! i found your channel while searching for opinions on lk chen's swords. i noticed that you seem to handle a jian with practiced confidence. may i suggest future videos on jian technique? there isn't very much quality content on youtube dealing with this subject, mostly forms from start to finish without commentary.

@chensien75 Год назад

Love the transitional history of this Jian from bronz to steel. Would love to also get a Bronz version just like the museum.

@tiamat9989 3 года назад

Great review! Have you tried the Wudang grip method (where the thumb is between the middle and ring fingers) with the M. Chu Jian handle? It seems like the handle isn't designed for it but I was wondering what you think.

@bushj856 2 года назад

omg that is beautiful

@erichusayn 3 года назад

Good review. Just got the royal arsenal dao, trying to decide which jian now. Lol. This helped quite a bit.

@bmxriderforlife1234 3 года назад

How're you liking the Dao? I kinda want one. Also having the same issue choosing a Jian. Kinda like the chu but want a slightly longer handle and blade.

@erichusayn 3 года назад

@@bmxriderforlife1234 loving her. Cuts like a dream. Light and fast.

@bmxriderforlife1234 3 года назад

@@erichusayn I figured as much. I wish it was longer but idk it's also a perfect short blade option. And might be useful for getting back into perfect form. But part of me also wants to buy another katana or get a new long sword. Hmm maybe if lk Chen will do me a custom chu Jian I'll grab the Dao with it.

@erichusayn 3 года назад

@@bmxriderforlife1234 can never have too many swords. Did tons of videos with mine. If you care to check them out, just search my name and dao.

@bmxriderforlife1234 3 года назад

@@erichusayn oh just in case your curious. Wanted to change the metal fittings on the chu to Sterling silver. Add an inch maybe 2 inches to the blade and maybe an inch inch and a half to the handle length. Possibly lacquered rayskin handle. Better grip but lacquer prevents it from killing your hands. Also seen some old koshirae with yellow and red same. Figured it'd bring the look up at tad more. And I can etch a design on the blade myself like higher status examples would have. Might be able to mix my own gold lacquer the way it was done for katana nakago on high end swords. Or silver. Depends how the blade looks acid etched. If it looks nice left dark then leave it dark with silver. If not polish the blade back up and the etched sections filled with gold. Down the line might make my own fancier scabbard. But want something that won't break the bank is more accurate to the older Jian a bit of a bastard sword and looks like some of the fancy options. Don't think it'd cost too much though. And really only care about adjusting the geo slightly and silver fittings. Hate copper.

@weijunsyu 3 года назад

nice

@Matthew_Jensen 3 года назад

I like your review. Solid job sir. Did you get a Royal Arsenal dao?

@Matthew_Jensen 3 года назад

Thank you sir. You put a lot more into the history side and have some good feedback on how they move. LK chen sent me an extra Royal Arsenal, breaking a second one seems like it would not add any extra value and keeping it seems odd. Would you be interested in taking it and putting it through its paces?

@cringeyidiotterry 3 года назад

Adorable cat, dude! By the way: may I ask where you learn your techniques, sir?

@thescholar-general5975 3 года назад

You mentioned that you feel like the taotie design on the scabbard and guard don’t really match. Was there anything in particular that lead to this conclusion?