This is part one of the review for the Double Dragons Sui Dao by LK Chen. This review will cover aesthetics, build quality, and general use.
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Specs From This Blade
Hilt: 10.375”
Grip: 7.75”
Pommel: 2”
Blade: 30.875” (31.625” with habaki/blade collar)
Width @ habaki: 1.08”
Thickness @ habaki: .24”
Width @ 30” from Cross: .72”
Thickness @ 30” from Cross: .13”
Total: 42”
Weight: 2lb 3oz
POB: 4.5” from Cross
MSRP: $370 (and up)
Advertised Specs:
Blade only weight: 700 g (1 lb 8.69 oz)
Sword only weight: approx. 958 g (2 lb 1.8 oz)
Blade Length: 80 cm (31.5")
Handle Length: 20.0 cm (7.9") Extend Handle Edition
Handle Length: 14.5 cm (5.7") Original Length Handle Edition
Ring Length: 5.8 cm (2.28")
Total Length: 105.8 cm (41.65") Extend Handle Edition
Total Length: 100.3 cm (39.53") Original Length Handle Edition
POB off hand guard: 12 cm (4.7")
Gradual tapering
Width at hand guard: 25 mm, Width at tip: 19 mm
Thickness: 7.0 mm - 3 mm at the tip
Blade cross section profile: straight with chisel edge
Blade length wide profile: straight blade with round tip.
Folded pattern steel: 1065 carbon steel + T8 tungsten-cobalt-vanadium high-speed tool steel.
Superior heat treatment: Hardness 58 HRC. Blade rebounds to true after 80-90 degree bending, Cut bamboo with ease.
Hand polish to smooth soft shine and sword sharp edge.
Fittings
Industrial precision casting brass double dragon pommel, cloud head shape hand guard.
Solid brass for the rest of the fitting to give a subtle two tone effect.
Scabbard
High quality African blackwood handle (Dalbergia melanoxylon).
Furniture grade Rosewood scabbard. Create an understated but stunning contrasting effect.
We also offer an upgrade version with African blackwood scabbard as well.
Weapon Dynamics Specs:
Mass 2lb 3oz - 992.233309 g
Hilt Extremity 0
Grip Reference 10.375 - 26.3525 cm
Blade Extremity 42 - 106.68 cm
Center of Gravity 14.875 - 37.7825 cm
Lever Reference 2 - 5.08 cm
Hilt Node 8 - 20.32 cm
Blade Node 31.5 - 80.01 cm
Action Point 8.625 - 21.9075 cm
Pivot Point -35.5 - 90.17 cm
Action Point 4.5 - 11.43 cm
Pivot point 26.5 - 67.31 cm
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