Maybe we can find a Forge willing to reproduce them...

I found it a surprisingly agile blade.

@@mugenGRTC i would be intrested in such a reproduction if done

@@charlesghannoumlb2959 I have to agree. I would be interested in purchasing such reproduction as well.

I think The Art of Fire & Iron would forge them.

Thanks. The question of legality is a good one. I don't know 100 percent the answer. During the Qing period, weapons were indeed controlled and martial arts training was even banned. Though clearly, this was not evenly or throughly enforced. I expect that those in power, whether they were Manchus or Han were able to skirt the rules. We should also note that for example there were Body Guard Agencies whose men were armed.

@@scottm.rodellgrtc2969 Thanks for the informative reply. The body guard agencies sound interesting. I wonder what types of people they employed. Perhaps some ex-military personnel like a lot of modern bodyguard services? Could be a good topic for a future video. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge through all of these excellent videos.

@@JT_Soul Sun Lu Tang and Li Cun Yi are examples of martial artists who started agencies you can research on google.

@@iflotaichi Thanks for the tip. I'll certainly look them up.

I think if you approached The Art of Fire & Iron forge, they would reproduce one for you. I have been happy with what I have seen from them so far.

@@smrsevenstarstradingco.241 Really? Thanks for the tip.

@@JK-xz1lt no worries.

Indeed it is. I image that the stick itself was meant to be used as a weapon, as a first line of defense if one didn't have the time or opportunity to draw the the sword. Once creating space with a few solid blows from the cane, the sword could be drawn.

We appreciate your support Poney!

Thanks, we appreciate the feedback.

Thanks brother, how’s life in Taiwan these days?

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Scott, as 孝順 is important to me, I did return to Germany, 2 yrs ago, to take care of my old mother. In the meantime we are free again, redoing the house and garden, after 40 yrs of neglect.

This Sword Cane would not be typical for the type of sword carried by daoist priests. If you want to see a couple daoist priest swords, have a look at: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l92dl8ir39fFZ4k.html

Glad you like them!

Was thinking myself, this would make a great walking stick. I might get our smith at Seven Stars Trading to make me one...

@@scottm.rodellgrtc2969 , I would definitely be interested in one if he does Scott 👍🏻👍🏻

@@bladetasticknives5712, we can certainly forge a custom sword cane for you. I can extrapolate the geometry from this example to whatever length you desire. Keep in mind though that Swords forged at Seven Stars generally start at $3k. There aren't a lot of fittings on an cane, so it would be a bit cheaper.

@@scottm.rodellgrtc2969 okay, let me see what length of blade I would prefer and overall length, I will try to come up with some dimensions and get back to you 👍🏻👍🏻

@@bladetasticknives5712, great, this a project I look forward to... keep in mind the overall length of the stick/scabbard. We can do a nice, solid end of brass or iron.

Thanks. The question of legality is a good one that I don't have a definitive answer to. During the Qing period, weapons were indeed controlled and training in martial arts was even banned. Though clearly, this was not evenly or throughly enforced. For example, there were Body Guard Agencies whose men were armed. I expect that those in power, whether they were Manchus or Han were able to skirt the rules and carry weapons. The period also would have changed the official enforcement of weapons laws, say between the conquest period compared to the Taiping Rebellion.

Certainly could be, makes total sense. One of the interesting aspect of these old weapons for me personally is thinking about who might have wielded them. Thanks for supporting our Channel.

Go to 4:43 for the answer to your question...

The placement of the release button made indexing the edge angle quite easy. I didn't practice with this sword cane before making this video, and had no problem quickly drawing and cutting with proper edge alignment. If you haven't already, check out the Sword Drawing videos on this channel...

@@mugenGRTC Yes, it's my fault 😔

@@alexandersavin1538, no worries brother.

Thanks for the feedback. We do the best with what we can with free labor, and time available. Sorry, but we don't always have a pro cameraman available for every shoot. If you are a smith, contact Rodell Laoshi directly and he might be able to help you (assuming he isn't traveling as he often is).

Chen doesn't actually make any swords. He contracts with makers in a different town than he lives. That's probably why he has had so make quality control problems. I would probably go with the Art of Fire & Iron instead. All the Chinese forges have to work on the Quality control, but at least with AoF&I, you are dealing with the actual maker.

It is an antique, sold by Seven Stars Trading Co.

Thanks!

I was never on "Forged in Fire," but I made several appearances on "Man at Arms Reforged." Maybe you were thinking of that web series?