First of all, it is best to choose the standard Taiji sword, which is our common long sword with sheath. However, there are many styles of this sword. When choosing this sword, we should pay attention to the following standard requirements: 1. The weight of the body and the tail of the hilt should be balanced. Test method: Use the fingers of the right hand (index finger and middle finger) to hold the sword body one inch away from the armguard. If it can be balanced, that is the standard. Second, the tip of the sword is basically not bent. Test method: stand the tip of the sword on the ground. If the sword is basically not bent at the moment when the hand is released, it is the standard. Thirdly, the toughness of the blade is 90 degrees, and the test method: pinch the tip of the blade with your fingers and bend it. If you can bend to 90 degrees, basically no higher than 90 degrees is the standard, too soft and too hard is not appropriate. Fourth, Tai Chi sword holds the sword in a posture, and holds the sword close to the back of the arm. If the tip of the sword is higher than the earlobe and lower than the eyebrow eye, it will suit your body shape. Fifth, the weight of the standard Taiji sword is generally around 600g, and the weight of the sword varies slightly depending on the height, generally within 100g.

sheath

The scabbard is generally made of rosewood. The traditional Longquan sword is the scabbard of rosewood, which has the following advantages: first, the color and grain are beautiful and generous; Second, the texture is delicate, strong and durable; Third, the biggest feature is that with the increase of use time, the longer the wood is used, the darker the color is. In a word, rosewood can be said to be a spiritual wood, which is a perfect match for Taiji sword rich in traditional culture. In addition, the price of rosewood scabbard sword will be slightly more expensive than other wooden scabbard swords. Third, long swords can be divided into two types according to their ridges: flat-ridged swords and ridged swords. A ridged sword is the ridge of a sword, that is, the middle part of the plane where the sword body is located is convex, and a flat ridged sword is the ridge of a sword, that is, the middle part of the plane where the sword body is located is flat. The ridge of the standard Taiji sword is convex, that is, the ridge sword. Generally, the price of ridged sword is higher.

wood tissue

The materials of the sword body are mainly stainless steel, carbon steel and manganese steel. Ordinary materials are mainly made of stainless steel. The advantage of this sword is that it won't rust and is easy to maintain. But some friends will misunderstand the stainless steel sword and think that it is made of pure stainless steel. In fact, the stainless steel blade is made of stainless steel, but the material inside the blade is iron, so casting naturally has its own reasons: First, the toughness requirement of Taiji sword is beyond the reach of pure stainless steel. Without toughness, pure stainless steel can't meet the requirements of the above-mentioned 90-degree standard toughness of the sword body. Second, the weight requirement of Taiji sword is beyond the reach of pure stainless steel. Stainless steel is a relatively light metal. If it is pure stainless steel, it can't reach the standard weight of 600g. In addition, manganese steel and carbon steel are metals that need careful maintenance. Blades made of this material should be wiped clean with cotton cloth before each use, then wiped with cotton cloth after use, and then oiled (engine oil, walnut oil, vaseline oil, etc. ) and sheath, otherwise it will rust. Manganese steel and carbon steel belong to lighter metals, and the whole handle will be slightly lighter than the stainless steel sword of the same specification by about 30 grams, but it will not affect the use. Generally, it is better for swordsman who likes to save trouble to choose stainless steel sword. Of course, what material you choose for your sword depends on your own preferences.