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Originally Posted by nostatic
This was steel, and probably about 2lbs. The wushu competitors use these swords that are like aluminum foil - really light and make noise when you thrust them. The one I was using was stiff and had a sharp point (but no edge). I'm doing various tai chi sword forms, both straight and broadsword.
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2 lbs. is quite a bit for a one-hander. Some of the lighter blades the smaller guys in my dojo use are under 1000g, and most techniques are 2-handed. As the resident 6'2" 220lb goon I unfortunately have to use something in the 1500-1700 range.
BTW, post more pics like this, please:
