As the seasons change and start to enter the cooler months, it becomes a time of crisp and clear mornings and cool afternoons, perfect sword forging weather (the only other time that is as good, after Chinese New Year). And as we recently trimmed down many of the swords from Forge Direct Chinese with a mega-sale, the time has come to ensure the forges don’t run dry, and give you a last reasonable chance to have one of these Master Smith made traditional Chinese blades in time for Christmas..
So here they are, all 10 classic designs that have stood the test of time, and the 2 latest editions, all available with a 25% discount from now until the 14th of October:
The New Models
Forge Direct Shuangjian (twin jian set)
Twin Jian set that fits within a single scabbard. Made by Master Michael Ye. Normally $999:
Forge Direct Five Blessings Ultimate TaiChi Sword
Spring tempered, perfectly balanced TaiChi Sword. Available sharpened and unsharpened. Everyday low price of $599.99:
The Classics
Cloud Dragon Willow Leaf Dao
Deceptively lightweight (1.87lbs) with a stunning folded steel blade, this military broadsword is a joy to wield and cut with. Normally $599.99:
Classic Peony Jian
A martial artists delight and a great choice for Taichi Jian if the Five Blessings Jian is not your style and you prefer a little more heft and blade presence. A true classic, normal price just $599.99:
Spring Flower Yi-Dao
Single edged, cutting sword with ‘tanto’ chisel point tip, these Tang dynasty swords were the direct inspiration for the early Japanese Chokuto swords which would eventually evolve into the Katana. Stunningly beautiful folded and differentially hardened blade with premium fittings. Normally $1,215.00:
Warring States Brass Dragon Han Sword
Elegantly simple, this powerful and ancient Han Dynasty design once dominated the battlefields during the turbulent warring states period. This stunning example of type is one of the best on the market and great value at $1,170.00:
Nine Dragon Jian
Premium Jian with premium fittings and a folded, differentially hardened blade. Normally $1,300.00:
Haiyantang Zodiac Custom Sword
Beautiful and unique double fullered Han Dynasty sword with your choice from the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Normally just $999.99:
Laminated Duan Dao
Tradition meets with modern science with this fantastic looking laminated Chinese Dao. For serious cutters only. A bargain at its everyday low price of $829.99:
Two Handed Gem Dao
Beautiful and deadly, this hefty two handed sword is a fierce cutting machine. Features 83 red and green jade semi-precious gemstones set into ornate brass fittings. Normally $1,650.00:
Sword of the Heavens
An ornately decorated Feng Shui sword commonly used to bring good luck and prosperity, it is far from being a mere ornament only, with its differentially hardened and folded double fullered wide blade. Normally $900:
Damascus Windsteel Sword of the Monkey King
With real gold and silver plating and available with single partial fuller or double fuller option, this rarely seen blade type is made from Windsteel (also known as feathersteel) – a special folding technique that produces a subtle windswept feather like pattern that ripples across the surface of the blade like water. Normally $2,000.00:
Naturally if you ARE ordering one of these swords as a Christmas Gift, you cannot delay at all. Leave it until the second week of the sale and it is probably just a little too tight, so get in one these deals while you can to avoid disappointment!