Cold Steel Gim Sword With Hardwood Scabbard

The blade of our gim is forged from 1060 carbon steel and expertly heat treated.

Cold steel gim sword with hardwood scabbard.

There are two basic types of straight bladed swords used in china. Questions answers ask a question about this product. Cold steel knives gim sword hardwood scabbard knife depot features a 30 00 in. Hardwood scabbard w brass fittings.

5 0 average based on 1 product rating. The long heavy blade cut a wide swath and thus could smash through the defenses of enemy soldiers who were armed with shorter and lighter weapons. The wood sheath is beautiful as are the brass fittings. Features a 30 00 in.

Share cold steel gim sword 88g hardwood scabbard 4 best selling product in collectible chinese swords sabers cold steel gim sword 88g hardwood scabbard. Compare 0 1 item has been added. 1050 high carbon steel blade and a 7 25 in. Comes complete with a hardwood scabbard with brass fittings.

The gim sword comes with a wood scabbard with brass throat chape and sword rings so that it can be worn suspended from the belt or slung over the shoulder. This type of sword was usually reserved for only the strongest warriors in ancient china as some specimens weighed over 6 pounds. 1050 high carbon steel blade and a 7 25 in. Add at least two items to compare.

With twin sharp edges and a strong useful point the gim is as elegant as it is effective. The blade is well polished and quite sharp. Comes complete with a hardwood scabbard with brass fittings. This heaviness translates to extra sturdiness and cutting power yet less maneuverability.

1 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars 1. Related reviews all cold steel knives reviews all knives reviews all cold steel reviews all customer product reviews. After extensive study of the history and use of the wu jian or martial sword we decided to make our own battle worthy gim for serious collectors and practitioners of chinese martial arts. Like most cold steel swords this is quite heavy compared to the more traditionally designed jians.

0 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars 0. It was a natural for defending tight spaces like gates and passage ways where there was room our version is a bit.