LK Chen Song Hand Dao Review and Destruction

This is a review and destructive test of an LK Chen Song Hand Dao.

The short just of the video is that this is a fun sword that is reasonably priced. It has some diligence done behind making the proportions historical and it feels great in the hand. This one is a bit on the soft side too and I found it took a bend easily. The two examples I received also broke at the hilt during abusive usage. At the moment, I would advise caution until a revision that address these issues is made.


More info about the sword on LK Chen's site here - https://lkchensword.com/song-hand-dao

Blade Specs:
Hilt: 9.5”
Grip: 7.25”
Pommel: 1.5”
Blade: 25.75” (tip to cross)
Width @ Cross: 1.46”
Thickness @ Cross: .35”
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Width @ 4” from Cross: 1.48”
Thickness @ 4” from Cross: .25”
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Width @ 10” from Cross: 1.50”
Thickness @ 10” from Cross: .20”
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Width @ 20” from Cross: 1.53”
Thickness @ 20” from Cross: .16”
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Width @ 25” from Cross: 1.55”
Thickness @ 25” from Cross: .156”
Total: 35.25”
Weight: 2lb 5.5oz
POB: 6.25” from Cross
MSRP: $330 w/o shipping ($356 at KoA)


Weapon Dynamics Specs:

Mass 1063.1071171875
Hilt Extremity 0
Grip Reference 24.13
Blade Extremity 89.535
Center of Gravity 40.005
Lever Reference 3.81
Hilt Node 21.59
Blade Node 68.7324
Action Point 22.86
Pivot Point 68.58
Action Point 4.445
Pivot point 54.61

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KOA Link: https://www.kultofathena.com/product/...

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