Zubeng tang jian commision

Jason Anstey · 25th August 2009, 03:01 PM

Fittings – Hand engraved silver with gold inlay. This design is a one off.

Chiseling of Master Chen’s signature on the tang

Certification

Jason Anstey · 25th August 2009, 03:02 PM

The sword will arrive this week and I will tell more!

Hope you enjoy the pics

Jason

Nathaniel · 27th August 2009, 05:33 AM

Oh, man, you are a teaser, Jason....Can't wait to hear your review! Thanks for sharing

The arrival of a new piece is always exciting...just like Christmas all over again for us grown men :P hahaha

Jason Anstey · 27th August 2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Oh, man, you are a teaser, Jason....Can't wait to hear your review! Thanks for sharing

The arrival of a new piece is always exciting...just like Christmas all over again for us grown men :P hahaha

hehehehe, Yep, I keep checking the tracking of the parcel, it is on route, but will probably arrive this coming tuesday!

Cheers

Jason

ThePepperSkull · 28th August 2009, 07:40 AM

Very interesting looking piece. I look foreward to further review once you recieve it!

KuKulzA28 · 28th August 2009, 07:59 AM

Looks like it's going to be a beauty...
Good to see traditional smithy arts live and kickin'... a lot of traditional arts were purposely destroyed in China.

Jason Anstey · 2nd September 2009, 06:47 AM

Overall Length: 119cm (46.9”)
Length of Blade 79cm (31.1”) (measured from habaki)
PoB: 19cm from Guard (7.5”)

When I received with sword and knowing the journey this has taken nearly brought tears to my eyes, I knew the sword would be superb but this really just blew me away! It FAR exceeds my very high expectations. The fittings are beautifully detailed, I would say them the theme is Sakura (Cherry blossoms) but am not sure if this is the same meaning in Chinese? Silver will tarnish quickly so I think that when the silver takes on the darker tones this will add further character to the sword.

I spent a large amount of money I truly believe that I got a bargain and certainly an Heirloom piece. I think my sword spending is over for a while now but as we all know this collecting passion we have here is an addiction – oh well bread and water for me for a while now!

So here are the pics – hats off to you guys that can photograph swords well because it is sooo difficult! BTW the katanakake is one I made a few years ago from West Australian Jarrah – I will continue my search for a vertical stand.

I have better sharper images if anyone is interested?

2nd September 2009, 06:47 AM	#7
Jason Anstey Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 102	Final review Overall Length: 119cm (46.9”) Length of Blade 79cm (31.1”) (measured from habaki) PoB: 19cm from Guard (7.5”) When I received with sword and knowing the journey this has taken nearly brought tears to my eyes, I knew the sword would be superb but this really just blew me away! It FAR exceeds my very high expectations. The fittings are beautifully detailed, I would say them the theme is Sakura (Cherry blossoms) but am not sure if this is the same meaning in Chinese? Silver will tarnish quickly so I think that when the silver takes on the darker tones this will add further character to the sword. I spent a large amount of money I truly believe that I got a bargain and certainly an Heirloom piece. I think my sword spending is over for a while now but as we all know this collecting passion we have here is an addiction – oh well bread and water for me for a while now! So here are the pics – hats off to you guys that can photograph swords well because it is sooo difficult! BTW the katanakake is one I made a few years ago from West Australian Jarrah – I will continue my search for a vertical stand. I have better sharper images if anyone is interested?

25th August 2009, 03:01 PM	#1
Jason Anstey Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 102	Fittings – Hand engraved silver with gold inlay. This design is a one off. Chiseling of Master Chen’s signature on the tang Certification

25th August 2009, 03:02 PM	#2
Jason Anstey Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 102	The sword will arrive this week and I will tell more! Hope you enjoy the pics Jason

27th August 2009, 05:33 AM	#3
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Oh, man, you are a teaser, Jason....Can't wait to hear your review! Thanks for sharing The arrival of a new piece is always exciting...just like Christmas all over again for us grown men :P hahaha

28th August 2009, 07:40 AM	#5
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Very interesting looking piece. I look foreward to further review once you recieve it!

28th August 2009, 07:59 AM	#6
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	Looks like it's going to be a beauty... Good to see traditional smithy arts live and kickin'... a lot of traditional arts were purposely destroyed in China.