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<blockquote data-quote="P99" data-source="post: 447399" data-attributes="member: 6895"><p>Hi, I noticed a lot of questions regarding the sword in the movie.</p><p>Basically the type of sword used is a 'Gim' or 'Jian' (different words for same sword in different Chinese Dialects)</p><p></p><p>This is basically a relatively light (1.5-2.5 lbs) straight double edged sword with a blade about 28-30" long. It has also become known as a 'Tai Chi sword' in modern times but historically was used in a variety of Chinese martial styles including Tai Chi.</p><p>Despite it's lightness some modern experts on the sword with access to antiques state that it was quite capable of decapitating or chopping off limbs. (see <a href="http://www.swordforum.com" target="_blank">www.swordforum.com</a> under the forum on Chinese swords for Scott Rodell's many essays on this topic).</p><p></p><p>I own several modern replicas of this type of sword...Kris Cutlery and a Paul Chen practical Tai Chi sword. It is about 38" long and is meant to be used in one hand. The sword was designed for cutting with edges as well as thrusting. In DND terms it is a piercing/slashing weapon.</p><p></p><p>In terms of use the Gim was considered the most difficult Chinese weapon to master. It relied on speed and agility of technique to parry (not block) attacks and in DND terms would be a finessible weapon.</p><p></p><p>THe book Quintessential monk lists it as a rapier equivalent with P/S damage.</p><p></p><p>In my campaigns I allow upgrading damage to 1d8 with a purchase of exotic proficiency in the sword. This simulates Mr. Rodell's research into the capabilities into the actual sword's use in the past as well as the intensive training required to wield the weapon.</p><p></p><p>I wish I could comment on the use of it myself but my Tai Chi training is novice at best and sword training is at least 5 years away.</p><p></p><p>Hope this clears up some questions</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="P99, post: 447399, member: 6895"] Hi, I noticed a lot of questions regarding the sword in the movie. Basically the type of sword used is a 'Gim' or 'Jian' (different words for same sword in different Chinese Dialects) This is basically a relatively light (1.5-2.5 lbs) straight double edged sword with a blade about 28-30" long. It has also become known as a 'Tai Chi sword' in modern times but historically was used in a variety of Chinese martial styles including Tai Chi. Despite it's lightness some modern experts on the sword with access to antiques state that it was quite capable of decapitating or chopping off limbs. (see [url]www.swordforum.com[/url] under the forum on Chinese swords for Scott Rodell's many essays on this topic). I own several modern replicas of this type of sword...Kris Cutlery and a Paul Chen practical Tai Chi sword. It is about 38" long and is meant to be used in one hand. The sword was designed for cutting with edges as well as thrusting. In DND terms it is a piercing/slashing weapon. In terms of use the Gim was considered the most difficult Chinese weapon to master. It relied on speed and agility of technique to parry (not block) attacks and in DND terms would be a finessible weapon. THe book Quintessential monk lists it as a rapier equivalent with P/S damage. In my campaigns I allow upgrading damage to 1d8 with a purchase of exotic proficiency in the sword. This simulates Mr. Rodell's research into the capabilities into the actual sword's use in the past as well as the intensive training required to wield the weapon. I wish I could comment on the use of it myself but my Tai Chi training is novice at best and sword training is at least 5 years away. Hope this clears up some questions [/QUOTE]
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