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Wong Shun Leung (WSL) - Hamon
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 weapons-grade BJD tailored for the WSL lineage. This is our take on making something the lineage needs, rather than a pure replica of the Tommy Yuen pair - it is 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 Hamon in 1075 combat carbon blade steel.
These are functional weapons and we make absolutely no representation that these blades are lawful in your jurisdiction.
What is HAMON?
The hamon, the darkened area around the edge of the blade, is evidence of the forge master's effort to produce the finest blades. Technically, it is is a visible indication of a differentially heat-treated blade. It is advantageous to have a harder edge supported by a softer spine in a sword because it allows you to gain the benefits of the good edge retention afforded by the harder edge with the durability of the softer spine region of the blade (which helps prevent breakage).
Every knife is handmade and differs slightly, so we have provided the key measurements.
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: Hammon in 1075 Combat Carbon Steel. Please keep blade and tang waxed/oiled when not in use.
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: Matte.
Ricasso: Yes.
Choil: No.
Total Length: Approx 17 13/16" inches.
Weight: Sword 1: Approx 2 lbs - about 930 grams each.
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 Nylon sheath.
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