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High-carbon spring steel

Ming-style guard

Wood Handle

Blade length:  28"

Handle length:   7"

Overall length:  35"

Weight:  1lb 4oz

Point of Balance:  4"

Width at Guard:  1.03"

Width at Tip:  .70"

Thickness at Guard:  .32"

Thickness at Tip:  .15"





Designed by world-renowned Chinese martial arts master Sifu Adam Hsu, these Chinese straight swords (Jian) are becoming the weapon of choice in the Tai Chi community. Functionality, weight and balance are paramount considerations in Sifu HsuÌs designs. The blades are crafted in high-carbon spring steel and have a pronounced center ridge and distal taper, producing exactly the right degree of stiffness and a very audible hiss in the cutting stroke. The Ming-style steel guards have an embossed Dragon symbol, while the open-ended pommels facilitate the fitting of a tassel. The Jians are available with the grips and scabbards made from either fiberglass for extreme durability or exotic wood for the traditionalist. A unique feature is the "duck-bill lock" in the bottom of the scabbard that securely holds the sword in place. The two-hand Jian  features a 36" blade and an 11" grip. With a weight of slightly less than 2 lbs. this long sword handles beautifully.





Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.