BUTTERFLY WING CHUN SWORDS 八斩刀 ( NEW ! )

BUTTERFLY WING CHUN SWORDS 八斩刀 ( NEW ! )

Sword Highlights:

Sword Type: Individual Swords (not a 2-in-1 model).
Sword Construction: Integral via drop forging.  (Like the way a hammer is made).The sword is one solid piece and very strong.
Blade Style: Hybrid Chopper (Chop in traditional Wing Chun fashion, but can also effectively stab).
Blade Length: Approx 12 inches along the spine.
Blade Material: Heat Treated Drop Forged 440C Stainless Steel. (A very high grade of stainless steel preferred by custom knife and sword makers).
Blade Edge:  Hollow Grind. (Best suited for cutting into flesh targets; can nick against other weapons or bone).
Blade Sharpness:  Unsharpened (1mm thick).  These swords can be sharpened and will hold a very fine edge. 
Blade Thickness/Taper: Blade thickness starts at 6 mm and distal tapers to 3 mm.  
Blade Finish: Production grade glossy finish.
Ricasso: Yes.  Approx 1.25 inches. Fuller: Single functional fuller on the left side of each blade.
Quillion Design:  S-Curve (designed for flipping and aggressive covering and attacking techniques at expense of bladed weapon trapping capability) Knuckle Bow Design: Rounded Ergonomic. Approx 1 inch between your hand and D-guard when held.
Knuckle Bow Type: Integral (part of sword, not a separate piece).
Handle Type:  Full Handles
Handle Material: Black Laminated Stabilized Wood (designed to prevent cracking over time).
Handle Angle: Unique Ergonomic Handle Angle (gives more power through proper wrist alignment and torque).
Grip Style: Full handles with a belly to fit the hollow of the palm.
Balance Point: Approx 4 cm (1.6 in) into the blade from its base (ideal for flipping and to reduce wrist strain).
Total Length: Approx 17 inches.
Sword Weight:  Approx 1.1 kg or 2.4 lbs per sword.  (some slight variance due to being hand made).

GENERAL CARE OF STEEL KNIVES:

Good stainless steel can corrode, pit, rust and tarnish. The handle is a wood product and therefore can expand or contract when exposed to varying humidity and temperature (though it has been stabilized to reduce the impact). These are natural characteristics of the materials and not product defects. Proper care can minimize these natural processes. Clean immediately after use (i.e., do not leave foreign materials, skin oils or other residue on the steel). Be very careful of the blade edge and the sharp tip during cleaning! Never machine wash. To clean, use a soapy cloth, then a damp cloth or rinse to remove the residue. Rinse the blade only. Do not soak any part of the knives other than the blade, and then just momentarily. Dry carefully immediately after washing. Be sure the knife is totally dry, and store dry. Do not store in the leather carryall. The carryall is for transport, not storage. The tanning acids in a leather knife sheath, or the leather of the carryall, can cause steel to corrode. Good quality high carbon steel (e.g., 1075, 1095) needs to be carefully cleaned and oiled with sword oil after every use or it will rust, whereas 440C stainless steel is low maintenance (not no maintenance). The maintenance issue is why professional martial artists who can afford them prefer high quality stainless steel training weapons and why these weapons have been made out of 440C. Do not expose to humid conditions. Do not expose to extreme changes in temperature.

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