Does anyone have any experience with either of these two bagua daos? If so, which would you choose, if any, as a purchase?
I am interested in one of these mainly for use in basic jiben gong training in bagua.
Thanks.
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Combat-style Bagua Broadsword
Comes with a soft carrying case, this sword has a flexible spring steel blade, with a ridge on the top to help make the sword strong and light. The guard is an octagonal shape, with a traditional 8-diagram design on the top of the guard. The end ring is heavy-duty forgers steel, and is connected to a black lacquer handle.
40” blade; 16” handle; 5 lbs blade.
Availability: Usually ships the next business day.
Stock#: WGL137
Price: $195.00
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Premium Bagua Broadsword
From the best maker of Long Chaun, with a flexible spring steel blade, a solid wood scabbard, one side caved with a dragon design, one side carved with the Chinese characters of the maker. The handle is wrapped in black leather. A well balanced sword, the blade measures 40” long and has a 16” handle, and weighs in at 5 lbs without scabbard (9 lbs with scabbard). Availability: Usually ships the next business day.
Stock#: WGL135
Price: $179.00
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