By Jeffrey Modell of Modell Design LLC 3/12/2022 All weapons-grade steels (ignoring the new ultra-expensive nitrogen steels) can rust. This is true regardless of whether the blade is made of high carbon steel, medium carbon steel, or fine stainless steel. The best way to deal with corrosion is to prevent it from happening. That starts…
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Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 8 – Considerations
We will now take a look at other considerations: Quality, Forge, Materials, Techniques, Fit, Finish, Balance, Design, and Service. There are all things that can make a big difference in your final product. Let’s take a…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 7 – Balance
We will now take a look at the balance of the swords. This is something that is critical to get right and is determined by how you will use the sword (chopping, stabbing, flipping, etc). Let’s…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 6 – D-Guards
We will now take a look at the D-Guard (and its components the Quillon and Knuckle-Bow). This is what will allow you to trap weapons, flip your sword, protect your hand, and help you block incoming…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 5 – Tangs/Handles
We will now take a look at Tangs, Handle Types, Alignment, Ergonomics, and Handle Materials. These are critical aspects of a sword. The tang can literally be the difference between life and death if you are…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 4 – Blade Finishes
We will now take a look at the finishes and coatings of a sword blade. There are a number of different finishes that can be used or put on a blade: mirror finish, glossy finish, satin…
Choosing Wing Chun Butterfly Swords – Part 3 – Blade Details
We will now take a look at the fine details of a sword blade design: Blade Sharpness, Edge, Grind, Taper, Ricasso, Choil, & Fullers. Most of these important details really separate mass-produced swords from real weapons.…