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Help decide - LK Chen Gale Wind or RoM Shiruba

Hi,

I am not trying to compare apple to orange. I understand that LK Chen is a few notch higher than RoM. My bar is not super high, and because of the tariff, RoM is more accessible to me.

I heard more about Gale Wind and it is impressive. I was unable to find enough comments or review on RoM, the Shiruba specifically.

My focus is on the balance and handling, how the sword feels on your hand. For those who had a chance to try RoM Shiruba, how was your experience? Or for those who had a chance to try both (either those two specifics, or the brands in general), how would you compare them?

Gale Wind: https://lkchensword.com/gale-wind

RoM Shiruba: https://romanceofmen.com/collections/chinese-sword/products/the-shiruba-pionisodo-handmade-chinese-sword-pattern-steel

Posted Feb 21, 2026, 5:35 PM UTC

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