| | |  | Swords | Home » » » » » Practical Gongfu Broadsword - Cas Hanwei | | | | | | | Description: | | The Practical Gongfu Broadsword sword is a further extension of our “Practical” Series. Featuring a distal-tapered high carbon steel blade, wrapped grip and steel fittings, the saber is a traditional ox-tail design. The textured wooden scabbard is designed with a slotted opening, which makes both for easy sheathing and graceful lines. In line with other swords in the “Practical” series, the Practical Gongfu Broadsword is very affordable. | | | Features: | |
• distal-tapered high carbon steel blade
• Wooden Scabbard
• Black Finish
• Blade Length: 28"
• Overall Length: 33 1/4""
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 38.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.5 inches | | Package Length:
| 37.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 3 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Good Blade, Cheap ScabbardOct 08, 2007
By Bernard Quesnel
"Humble Practitioner"
The actual blade itself is of a good quality, however the scabbard is made of plastic and this takes away from the beauty of the sword. It cheapens it. A wooden scabbard would have enhanced it more. Although the quick draw feature is good, there is no reason why it could not have been designed in wood. The blackened steel fittings go well with the sword. Overall a good sword but it could have been better with a wooden scabbard.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Good Sword for a Decent PriceMay 09, 2011
By DaoFerret
I've been studying Martial Arts for a while, but have only owned Stainless Steel "Sword Like Objects".
First the Sword itself:
I picked this sword up from Amazon after reading a review of it from the Sword Buyers Guide web site.
I'm glad I did. The sword feels great and moves much more lively than the practice Broadswords I've been using.
The point of balance on mine is about 5-6 inches toward the tip from the base of the blade.
Total weight felt like about 1.5-2 pounds.
The edge IS SHARP. This is not a toy. I'll say that again just to make sure you heard.
THIS IS NOT A TOY.
Care needs to be taken when you practice with the sword because the sharp edge could cause harm (to yourself, others, surroundings), however if you move slowly and get used to it, it is a worthwhile experience. As someone "stepping up" to real swords from stainless steel practice weapons, I'm taking it slow and going through and trying to be very respectful of the sword itself. If you find yourself in the same situation and still want the sword, great! Just don't expect to be able to use it the same way you do a blunted stainless steel weapon without first practicing with it for quite a while.
Now, the scabbard:
The scabbard is lacquered wood, with a slit about half way down the scabbard so the scabbard can conform closely to the sword shape. Its a cute design, but I'm not sure how practical it is.
I dinged the sword 1 star for the scabbard design. Its not a major issue for the sword itself, but in terms of the "whole package" it is something that will definitely bother some people.
Overall: Nice Quality, Lively Balance, Sharp Edge, So-So Impractical Scabbard Design
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Great weaponFeb 06, 2012
By John F. Guibert
The other reviewers are right this is not a toy or a practice sword. This is a real weapon, however it is a light slashing weapon, think of it as a longer machete, better balance, speed, and handle. It is not a western or medieval hacking/thrusting sword or a fencing sword but something all together different. This is a fun quick sword
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