Cold Steel Gim Sword With Hardwood Scabbard

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Cold steel gim sword with hardwood scabbard.

One is fairly long and heavy known as the wu jian or martial sword. Compare 0 1 item has been added. This type of sword was usually reserved for only the strongest warriors in ancient china as some specimens weighed over 6 pounds. This heaviness translates to extra sturdiness and cutting power yet less maneuverability.

There are two basic types of straight bladed swords used in china. With twin sharp edges and a strong useful point the gim is as elegant as it is effective. Comes complete with a hardwood scabbard with brass fittings. The gim sword comes with a wood scabbard with brass throat chape and sword rings so that it can be worn suspended from the belt or slung over the shoulder.

The long heavy blade cut a wide swath and thus could smash through the defenses of enemy soldiers who were armed with shorter and lighter weapons. 1 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars 1. The wood sheath is beautiful as are the brass fittings. Like most cold steel swords this is quite heavy compared to the more traditionally designed jians.

5 0 average based on 1 product rating. It was a natural for defending tight spaces like gates and passage ways where there was room our version is a bit. Questions answers ask a question about this product. Share cold steel gim sword 88g hardwood scabbard 4 best selling product in collectible chinese swords sabers cold steel gim sword 88g hardwood scabbard.

Comes complete with a hardwood scabbard with brass fittings. Ventura ca 93003 sitemap. Add at least two items to compare. 1050 high carbon steel blade and a 7 25 in.

After extensive study of the history and use of the wu jian or martial sword we decided to make our own battle worthy gim for serious collectors and practitioners of chinese martial arts. The blade is well polished and quite sharp. The blade of our gim is forged from 1060 carbon steel and expertly heat treated. Related reviews all cold steel knives reviews all knives reviews all cold steel reviews all customer product reviews.

Features a 30 00 in. Hardwood scabbard w brass fittings.