YJ COOL Carbon Steel Chinese Sword Han Dynasty Jian Rosewood Saya Electroplated Pattern

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YJ COOL Carbon Steel Chinese Sword Han Dynasty Jian Features

• BLADE MATERIAL: carbon steel, hand forged/ polished through 10 procedures, water quenching

• Sharp Edge and Functional

• OVERALL LENGTH: 80 cm / 31.5", BLADE LENGTH: 54 cm / 21.3", HANDLE LENGTH: 21 cm / 8.3"

• Rosewood Handle & Scabbard

• Use: Practice, Martial Art Collectible, Gift

About YJ COOL Carbon Steel Chinese Sword Han Dynasty Jian

The jian (劍) is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China. The first Chinese sources that mention the jian date to the 7th century BCE during the Spring and Autumn period; one of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian. Historical one-handed versions have blades varying from 45 to 80 centimeters (18 to 31 inches) in length. The weight of an average sword of 70-centimetre (28-inch) blade-length would be in a range of approximately 700 to 900 grams (1.5 to 2 pounds). There are also larger two-handed versions used for training by many styles of Chinese martial arts. Professional jian practitioners are referred to as jianke (剑客 "sword guests" or "swordsmen"; a term dating from the Han dynasty). In Chinese folklore, it is known as "The Gentleman of Weapons" and is considered one of the four major weapons, along with the Gun (staff), Qiang (spear), and the Dao (sabre). Packing List: 1* Assembled sword with saya (The display stand is NOT included) 1* A sword bag as a gift