| Item |
Details |
| Blade Length |
70 cm (27.6 in) |
| Handle Length |
15 cm (5.9 in) |
| Blade Width |
2.6 cm (1.02 in, tip) / 3.7 cm (1.46 in, base) |
| Blade Thickness |
4 mm (0.16 in, tip) / 7 mm (0.28 in, base) |
| Overall Length |
90 cm (35.4 in) without scabbard / 95 cm (37.4 in) with scabbard |
| Weight (Unsheathed) |
Approx. 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.1 oz) |
| Balance Point |
12 cm (4.7 in) from guard |
| Tang Width |
2.2 cm (0.87 in) |
| Steel |
60Si2Mn high-quality spring steel, forged |
| Heat Treatment |
Oil-quenched & tempered |
| Hardness |
Approx. HRC 57 |
| Flexibility |
Bends 80–90° with excellent toughness and resilience |
| Blade Finish |
Hand-ground, mirror-polished |
| Fittings |
Steel-mold cast copper fittings, finely polished |
| Handle & Scabbard |
Ebony wood |
| Construction |
Wide tang with solid copper pin construction
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📝 Product Overview & Design Philosophy
The historical reference for this sword is the Song Dynasty crescent-guard ring-pommel jian.
Compared to Tang and Ming dynasty jian, Song dynasty swords were notably more practical and combat-oriented, typically featuring shorter, broader, and thicker blades designed for real-world use rather than ceremony.
To ensure modern users can comfortably adapt to this historical style, careful attention was given to weight distribution and balance tuning.
The result is a sword with excellent control and responsiveness, while maintaining confident cutting authority.
🧠 Performance & Structural Strength
This blade is forged using a mature and well-proven manganese spring steel process, delivering a reliable balance of hardness, flexibility, and toughness with no obvious weaknesses across performance metrics.
The guard edge is integrally cast, and both the ring pommel and grip collar are formed as single cast pieces, eliminating weak joints.
Combined with a wide tang and copper pin construction, the structure is designed to withstand aggressive use without loosening or failure.
Overall, this sword represents a performance-focused interpretation of Song dynasty design, suitable for practitioners seeking a historically grounded yet robust and controllable Chinese jian.
