Pirate Swords

The Practical Taiji (Tai Chi) series from CAS Hanwei has been developed in response to many requests for a quality Taiji sword for everyday practice. Our SH2008 series features three blade lengths to suit the individual requirements of the Taiji practitioner. Featuring a steel guard and pommel the swords are correctly balanced and the the un-edged blades are crafted in fully tempered high-carbon steel. The flattened-diamond blade section produces a blade that is moderately stiff, while still allowing for some flexibility.

Total length:  98cm
Blade length:  81cm
Grip length:  17cm
Weight:  595g
Blade thickness (base):  0.5cm
Blade thickness (CoP):  0.2cm
Blade width (base):  2.7cm
Blade width (CoP):  1.9cm
Point of Balance (PoB):  10.1cm
Blade: 1566 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Synthetic, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Long the traditional weapon of China’s peasant armies, the Dadao, or big sword, was used with deadly effect as late as the 1930’s in the Sino-Japanese War. Its single- or two-handed versatility, combined with the tremendous slashing power of its weight-forward blade made it the ideal close-quarters sword. Although the original sword had no scabbard, Hanwei provides a simple carrying case for protection and ease of transportation.

Total length: 95cm
Blade length: 57 cm
Grip length:  36cm
Weight: 1050g
Blade thickness (base):  0.5 cm
Blade thickness (CoP): 0.25 cm
Blade width (base): 4.41 cm
Blade width (CoP): 9.6 cm
Point of Balance (PoB):  11.4 cm
Blade: High Carbon Steel
Edge: Sharp
Pommel: N/A
Scabbard: Synthetic

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.