Chinese sword breaker I hope it's real

katana · 18th July 2010, 02:34 PM

Sorry too, that this is a fake

.....it seems that the Chinese are making 'patina' an art form.

....but I also have reservations about the functionallity of this type of sword breaker. My main concern is the lack of a guard ......a blade could easily slide down the 'spike' striking the hand of the wielder

(the dragon's mouth/ small square guard provides very little protection from this).
I understand that Sai , with their 'upturned' guard could also 'capture' the blade. Why, would a sword breaker not have this simple addition which would make it much more effective

and 'safer' for the user.

Regards David

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18th July 2010, 02:34 PM	#12
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Sorry too, that this is a fake .....it seems that the Chinese are making 'patina' an art form. ....but I also have reservations about the functionallity of this type of sword breaker. My main concern is the lack of a guard ......a blade could easily slide down the 'spike' striking the hand of the wielder (the dragon's mouth/ small square guard provides very little protection from this). I understand that Sai , with their 'upturned' guard could also 'capture' the blade. Why, would a sword breaker not have this simple addition which would make it much more effective and 'safer' for the user. Regards David