You can't compare the modern Taiwan swords with older blades. Modern stainless stain found in these swords have lousy heat treatment an are prone to breaking and chipping. Most old swords either Chinese or other were usually made by very skilled smiths and were of superior quality to modern mass produced swords. I am sure there were some bad swords made centuries ago but if the sword broke during combat the owner of that sword usually did not live to complain about it.
Lew
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