Review: Liu Ye Dao (Chinese Willow-Leaf Saber) by Huanuo Sword Art

** Specifications **

Overall length: 90 cm (35.4 in)
Blade length: 73 cm (28.75 in)
Blade thickness: 5.5 mm
Weight: 820 g (1.8 lbs)

Price: $415 (at Seven Star Trading Co.)

** Pros / Cons **

Sturdy, functional construction
Nice finish, beautiful decorations
Very sharp edge, excellent blade geometry
Light weight, well balanced
Remarkably comfortable grip

Loosely fitted guard (can rotate a little)
Tang thread sticking out past the nut (maybe just on this one?)
Blade stains easily

** Verdict **

This is a well made, aesthetically pleasing reproduction of a liuyedao that works admirably for cutting practice. It's also one of the few reproductions of Chinese swords currently on the market that offer such high quality at a comparatively low price.

The fit could use some improvement but it held up well during the testing, and overall it's very easy to recommend this saber to anyone with an interest in Chinese weapons.

** Where to find it **

http://www.sevenstarstrading.com/html...
http://www.huanuo-sword-art.com/huanu...

Music:
"Year of the Monkey" by Easy Access Music
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Intro by Heidaz
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