| If you are looking for a sword worthy of battle | | | | that the top of the blade is actually stronger then |
| you want to be sure and choose a blade that is | | | | the edge, which means that it's nearly impossible |
| made of high carbon steel or folded steel. What's | | | | to break the blade when you're really putting it to |
| wrong with a stainless steel blade you might ask? | | | | the test. You'll probably pay a bit more for a Paul |
| Stainless steel blades are nice if you're going to | | | | Chen sword than a Cold Steel but most people |
| hang the sword on the wall. As a matter of fact, | | | | are happy to and believe it's well worth the extra |
| they're often called "wall hangers". Stainless steel | | | | cost. |
| blades simply are not made to stand up to the | | | | Another popular brand of swords is United |
| rigors of cutting and dojo exercises. | | | | Cutlery, which are mostly for show or hanging on |
| Two very popular makers of blades that are | | | | your wall. United swords are usually much less |
| battle ready are Paul Chen and Cold Steel. Cold | | | | expensive but are very nice for above the |
| steel, although and American Company has most | | | | mantle or a great decorative piece for a study or |
| of their oriental blades forged in China. They have | | | | office. |
| done well in replicating the look and feel of a well | | | | Probably one of the most popular Chinese swords |
| made Chinese sword at a very affordable price. | | | | that everybody wants to get there hands on |
| Cold steel has a great video that you can usually | | | | right now is the Chinese Saber which was used |
| get for free that shows professionals putting Cold | | | | by cavalrymen and foot soldiers in the rush of |
| Steel blades to the test. You can never go wrong | | | | battle. |
| with a Cold Steel Chinese sword or weapon. | | | | Whether you're looking for a battle ready sword |
| However Paul Chen swords are quite a bit more | | | | like the Paul Chen Zatoich Sword or one just to |
| popular in the United States and around the world. | | | | hang on the wall for decoration, you can be sure |
| Most Paul Chen blades are forged with a | | | | that it will add beauty and appeal to any room in |
| technique called "differentially tempering", meaning | | | | your home or office. |