Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Two things may look similar at first glance, while turning out to be noticeably different when you pick them up. This is such a case. It looked like something that would handle like a European longsword, but the similarities end rather quickly.
The sword I'm showing in this video is the "Flying Cloud" by LK Chen, a reproduction of a two-handed Jian from the Ming Dynasty. This is not a full review by the way (I haven't tested it yet).
lkchensword.com/shop-1/ols/products/flying-cloud-shuangsao-jian
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Two things may look similar at first glance, while turning out to be noticeably different when you pick them up. This is such a case. It looked like something that would handle like a European longsword, but the similarities end rather quickly.
The sword I'm showing in this video is the "Flying Cloud" by LK Chen, a reproduction of a two-handed Jian from the Ming Dynasty. This is not a full review by the way (I haven't tested it yet).
lkchensword.com/shop-1/ols/products/flying-cloud-shuangsao-jian
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
patreon.com/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
Merch:
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links:
Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #sword #reproduction
