"Practical Tai-Chi sword, different blade lengths"
The practical Taiji (Tai Chi) series from Hanwei was developed in response to many requests for a quality Taiji sword for daily practice and training.
With a steel guard and pommel, the swords are properly balanced and the blades are made from fully hardened high carbon steel.
Part of the flattened diamond blade provides a blade that is moderately stiff while still allowing for some flexibility.
Made by Hanwei.
Key features:
- Designed for Tai-Chi practitioners
- Blade made of fully hardened high-carbon steel
- Cover included
This sword is available in 3 different blade sizes:
- Practical Tai-Chi Sword - 28 in. blade, Hanwei product no. SH2008A
- Total length: approx. 87.6 cm
- Blade length: approx. 71.1 cm (28 in.)
- Weight: approx. 539
- Practical Tai-Chi Sword - 30 in. blade, Hanwei product no. SH2008B
- Total length: approx. 92.7 cm
- Blade length: approx. 76.2 cm (30 in.)
- Weight: approx. 595
- Practical Tai-Chi Sword - 32 in. blade, Hanwei product no. SH2008C
- Total length: approx. 97.3 cm
- Blade length: approx. 81.3 cm (32 in.)
- Weight: approx. 624
All other specifications are identical for all swords listed above:
- Blade material: high carbon steel
- Handle length: approx. 16.5 cm
- Blade width on the guard: approx. 2.8 cm
- Blade width at the top: approx. 1.9 cm
- Thickness of the blade on the guard: approx. 5 mm
- Blade thickness at the top: approx. 3 mm
Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art that is based on the activation of internal energy. Chi is activated with gentle and soothing movements and has become popular in the world as a form of recreation and exercise for achieving inner peace and longevity.
