Blade material:Fully functional traditionally forged and clay tempered T10 high carbon steel blade with natural hamon. Hand honed to a razor sharp edge. Tang:Full tang fitting Material:Alloy overall length:98cm/38inch blade length:69cm/27inch Scabbard Material:High Quality Black wood Handle Material:High Quality Black wood Condition:Brand New Gift:a Jian bag The story behind the The 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; 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 (?? "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).
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