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©2007-2009 *chioky
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Bio : Ah the tai chi sword How difficult the handle was to make. I had to make 2 identicle handle parts and had to fit together perfectly, they didnt. Instead they were out by half a centimeter. The blade had to be thin buy in the end it kept together.

Inspiration : Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon

Blade - 28.5 inches Handle - 6.5 inches Overall - 35 inches

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:iconnwodt-niack:
I'm very curious:
How do you manufacture your swords, and which kind of wood do you use?
:iconchioky:
Well i think it is pine? or oak wood. Sorry my memory is vauge but i just went down the shop and bought me some wood XD. I drew down the basic shape of the sword on the wood then cut them out with a coping sword. Which was tiring... Then i made the handles by sandwiching 2 pieces of MDF wood with the handle of the sword then drilled screws into them. I then placed the guard over the top of the blade slide it down and put small nails inplace. Then i spray painted the blade silver to stop splintering and wrapped the handle in black pve tape.

If you would like to know anything more please feel free to ask ^^

Chiok
:iconsonohtora:
isnt the technical term Jian?

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Soundwave superior Autobots inferior
:iconchioky:
I think it is but I decided to call it a tai-chi sword so people would understand easier XD

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The goals I hope to achieve on DeviantART:

:bulletblue: "Raise the Awareness of Swordmaking as an Art Form"

:bulletblue: "To Teach Everybody Swordmaking who wants to learn it"
:iconsonohtora:
ah makes sense

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Soundwave superior Autobots inferior
:icontenten-hyuga:
Wow...
This sword seems to be exactly the same, I saw on budo-ten.
I really like the handle, it was sure difficult to do but it´s worth every moment!
:iconchioky:
it was VERY difficult to do but it turned out okey I think XD

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The goals I hope to achieve on DeviantART:

:bulletblue: "Raise the Awareness of Swordmaking as an Art Form"

:bulletblue: "To Teach Everybody Swordmaking who wants to learn it"
:icontenten-hyuga:
okay?
Its far from just okay!
It´s a really amazing work!

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February 26, 2007
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Nov 20, 2005, 1:46:54 PM

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