Hanwei Adam Hsu Jian Sword Wood Handle SH2313

Chinese Jian sword

Jian 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.

In Chinese folklore, Jian sword 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).

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 Hsu’s designs, while Hanwei’s quality and workmanship give the swords a graceful and pleasing appearance. 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 (Single-hand SH2269A,B,C and D, Double-hand SH2278) for extreme durability or exotic wood (SH2313A,B,C and D) 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 single-hand sword is available in four blade sizes SH2269A, SH2313A – 28”, SH2269B, SH2313B – 30”, SH2269C, SH2313C – 32” and SH2269D, SH2313D – 34”. The two-hand Jian (SH2278) features a 36” blade and an 11” grip. With a weight of slightly less than 2 lbs. this long sword handles beautifully.

Jian Sword features

High-carbon spring steel
Ming-style guard
Hard wood handle

Adam Hsu Jian sword sizes

SH2313A - Jian sword 28"
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

SH2313B - Jian sword 30"
Blade length: 30"
Handle length: 7"
Overall length: 37"
Weight: 1lb 6oz
Point of Balance: 3"
Width at Guard: 1.03"
Width at Tip: .70"
Thickness at Guard: .32"
Thickness at Tip: .15

SH2313C - Jian sword 32"
Blade length: 32"
Handle length: 7"
Overall length: 39"
Weight: 1lb 8oz
Point of Balance: 4"
Width at Guard: 1.03"
Width at Tip: .70"
Thickness at Guard: .32"
Thickness at Tip: .15

SH2313D - Jian sword 34"
Blade length: 34"
Handle length: 7"
Overall length: 41"
Weight: 1lb 10oz
Point of Balance: 4"
Width at Guard: 1.03"
Width at Tip: .70"
Thickness at Guard: .32"
Thickness at Tip: .15

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

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