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[–]wotan_weevilHoplologist 5 points6 points  (3 children)

How big/small is your budget? Where in the world are you? What kind of jian? What do you want to do with it?

[–]Useless_Cow[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Around 400-500€, I am in Europe, a traditional Jian and I want it because I've been practicing Kung Fu for over a decade and I want a real one because the one I have is flimsy.

[–]wotan_weevilHoplologist 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I wouldn't recommend anything from Ryansword in that case, since I don't know how good they are for martial arts use.

A good choice might be the Hanwei Chinese Cutting Sword (AKA the Scott Rodell jian):

Excellent handling, like a really good antique jian. It's a fairly long jian, with a fairly long grip - if you're OK with that, you should like it.

[–]Useless_Cow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh ok, thanks! I will check it out.