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Wong Shun Leung (WSL) - First Made Model
The late Grandmaster Wong Shun Leung gave a pair of Butterfly Knives to Tommy Y.K. Yuen. At that time the only BJD suitable for actual use in combat were full custom knives unaffordable by most martial arts practitioners. Most practitioners were forced to train with poorly designed low-quality swords (made by manufacturers with no understanding or love for the art) that were incapable of allowing users to feel how Wing Chun's techniques actually work. Sifu Yuen's student Alvin So, an engineer, agreed to design and source good replicas of the gift-pair suitable for combat but legal in Hong Kong. He commissioned small batches every two or three years for his Kung Fu brothers. The Alvin So knives are no longer available.
Offered for sale here is our current-generation design prototype attempt to create weapons-grade BJD tailored for the WSL lineage. This is our take rather than a replica of the Tommy Yuen pair, an effort to integrate modern design elements, tactical materials, and construction methods; for example, full-tang (American-style) ergonomic handles of Micartaé-type material, an AISI 304 stainless steel D-Guard and professionally tempered Bohler blade steel.
This pair is our sterile (i.e., no logo) prototype using the wide hollow grind custom BJD clients prefer. We are currently planning to do a limited production run with a few adjustments, including a grind change to lenticular. These are functional weapons and we make absolutely no representation that these blades are lawful in your jurisdiction.
The photos show the actual knives you will be receiving. Every knife is handmade and differs slightly, so we have provided the key measurements.
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Specific Specs For These Swords:
Series: Sifu Series. The Sifu series are unique designs and/or fine quality weapons.
Sword Type: Individual Full Handles.
Sword Construction: Conventional.
Blade Style: Chopper.
Blade Length: Approx 13" inches from tip to D Guard on the centerline axis.
Blade Material: Bohler 440C Weapons-Grade Tool Steel
Blade Grind: Wide Hollow Grind.
Blade Sharpness: Edge Martial Arts Sharp. Sharps are for display only, too dangerous for training.
Blade Thickness: 4.1 mm.
Blade Finish: Gloss.
Ricasso: Yes.
Choil: No.
Total Length: Approx 17 13/16" inches.
Weight: Sword 1: Approx 2 lbs 0.9 oz (933 grams)/ Sword 2: Approx 2 lbs 0.7 oz (929 grams).
Tang: Full tang.
D-Guard Material: Cast AISI 304 stainless steel.
Quillion Design: Trapping Only.
Knuckle Bow Design: Rounded, minimal extra interior space.
Handle Type: Individual Full Handles.
Handle Pins: 3 large pins.
Handle Material: Black Linen Micartaé-type material.
Grip Style: Full handles with a belly and palm hump.
Balance Point: Roughly 2 1/2" towards the tip of the blade from the hilt (past the quillon tip).
Designed by: Modell Design LLC Inspired By the Gift Pair.
Sheath: A two-in-on heavy duty black leather sheath with white thread. We have not tested the knives in the sheath to avoid the risk of scratching and cannot guarantee a smooth fit. Do not store swords in leather sheaths long term because the chemicals in leather can corrode/tarnish metal.
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