Beautiful Chinese Jian with Double Hamon - HandBon Forge

The jian is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China. The blade of this Han Jian sword has been constructed from Damascus Folded steel with Clay tempered. It has been folded 13 times, creating 8192 grain layers. The sword is fully capable of being used on traditional targets. The blade is fully functional. "Clay tempering”is the process of using clay to insulate the parts of the metal that you want softened so that when the sword is heated and quenched, they cool more slowly. You can actually see the difference in hard and soft metal because there is a visible temper line on the blade, also called the hamon. The end result is an incredibly crafted blade that has both strength and flexibility, which is the hallmark of a high-quality sword. The scabbard and handle are masterfully done with black ebony wood. All fittings are handmade polished tricolor copper with carved Chinese dragon design.

HanBon Forge Sword Chinese Han Jian (剑)
Damascus folded steel + Clay tempered
Hand polishing
13 times folding process with 8192 layers pattern
Beautiful genuine hamon on the edge
Double-edge, no hi
Black ebony wood scabbard and handle
A peg on handle for added security, full tang
Tricolor copper dragon fittings

Jian Size:

Overall Length: 80 cm

Length (without scabbard): 73 cm

Weight (with scabbard): 1.22 kg

Weight (without scabbard): 0.77 kg

Blade Length: 52 cm

Handle Length: 21 cm

Blade Width: 3.5 cm

Blade Thickness: 0.8 cm

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