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I can't decide between the Japanese katana or the Chinese Jian. I think katana looks very nice, but I've never really handled one before. The Chinese Jian is very challenging to "play with", especially the ones with very thin blades used in the competitions. When you thrust the sword forward properly, there is a ringing sound produced, which to me is loads of fun, haha. Antique Jian isn't like that, obviously, but I do marvel at its double-bladed design nonetheless.
I'm not really a fan of swords that are simply meant for piercing as they usage seems so limited. I'm also not a fan of large, heavy European swords because they don't seem very useful...I mean, those swords seem to do more damage with its weight rather than its blade. I'd rather carry around a hammer, haha, but that's just me. No offense intended.
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