Kwan-Dao
Kwan-Dao Polearm
Chinese Kwan-dao Polearm used in Kung fu, named after chinese general Kwan a hero of the 3rd kingdom period 220-265bc. Blade is forged from carbon steel with a distal taper and a hardened tempered sharp edge. Brass ricasso, oval hand guard, ferrule which is made from Reynolds 631 air hardened tubing, is flush fitted to ash shaft. The other end of shaft is fitted with 3 sided spear head which acts as a counter balance. Blade size 560mm. (22inches) long approx. 6mm thick, overall length 6 ft approx. weight 12-15lb Price £350.00 plus postage (Dependant upon customers requirements).
Three sided spear head, polished and sharp, fitted with six brass rings, ( not sure of purpose of rings, perhaps someone out there in Martial Arts land could tell me ).flush fitted ferrule.
Practice Kwan-dao
This is a heavier piece,designed more for the traditionalist student. (General Kwan's was said to weigh about 100lbs) A heavy weapon is virtually impossible to use without proper form, forcing the user to learn the correct technique. Used for practice as well as muscle building, it has no distal taper and a rounded (blunt) edge, 7mm thick otherwise specs are same as above. Weight 16 - 26 lb approx. Price £250.00 plus postage.
Kwan-dao
Alternative counter balance end for practice weapon.
Recent e-mail from client regarding purchase of sharp Kwan-Dao.
Dear Nick:
I am amazed at the fine weapon you have shipped to me!!!!
IN FACT, you have delivered a product that has exceeded my expectations. While it may not be as "pretty" as some of the commercial stuff, the construction details , balance and design make everything else seem like "a chunk of iron on a stick". I have at least one student that will be contacting you in the near future, and perhaps several more to follow over time. Please feel free to use my e-mail as a reference for your skill and reliablity.
Regards Dr Tim. Cheyenne, Wyoming.
