LK Chen Heavenly Horse Dao Review: Part 1 General Usage and Build Quality
This is part one of the review for the Heavenly Horse Dao by LK Chen. This review will cover aesthetics, build quality, and general use.
Part 2 will cover Abuse, Destruction, and Final Thoughts. I will post a link here when it is available.
LK Chen site:
https://lkchensword.com/heavenly-horse
Other Videos:
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Specs From This Blade
Hilt: 6.25”
Grip: 4.5”
Pommel: 1.25”
Blade: 37.1875”
Width @ hilt: 1.03”
Thickness @ hilt: .29”
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Width @ 10” from hilt: .92”
Thickness 10” from hilt: .25”
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Width @ 20” from hilt: .84”
Thickness 20” from hilt: .18”
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Width @ 30” from hilt: .81”
Thickness 30” from hilt: .15”
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Width @ 36.75” from hilt: .75”
Thickness 36.75” from hilt: .13”
Total: 43.4375”
Weight: 1lb 8.6oz
POB:10.5” from Cross
MSRP: $370 (and up)
Weapon Dynamics:
Mass 1lb 8.6oz - 697.40g
Hilt Extremity 0
Grip Reference 6.25”- - 15.88cm
Blade Extremity 43.4375” - 110.33cm
Center of Gravity 16.75” - 42.55cm
Lever Reference 1.25” - 3.17cm
Hilt Node 5.25” - 13.34cm
Blade Node 32.5” - 82.55cm
Action Point 5.25” - 13.34cm
Pivot Point 28.5” - 72.39cm
Action Point 2.25”- 5.75cm
Pivot point 24.75” - 62.87cm
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