| Item |
Details |
| Blade Length |
70 cm (27.6 in) |
| Handle Length |
17 cm (6.7 in) |
| Blade Width |
2.4 cm (0.94 in, tip) / 3.2 cm (1.26 in, base) |
| Blade Thickness |
4 mm (0.16 in, tip) / 7 mm (0.28 in, base) |
| Overall Length |
99 cm (39.0 in) without scabbard / 102 cm (40.2 in) with scabbard |
| Weight (Unsheathed) |
Approx. 1,050 g (2.31 lb / 37.0 oz) |
| Balance Point |
14 cm (5.5 in) from guard |
| Tang Width |
2.6 cm (1.02 in) |
| Steel |
60Si2Mn high-quality spring steel, hand forged |
| Heat Treatment |
Oil-quenched & tempered |
| Hardness |
Approx. HRC 55 |
| Flexibility |
Bends 80–90° with excellent resilience and toughness |
| Blade Finish |
Hand-ground, mirror-polished |
| Fittings |
Steel-mold cast copper fittings, finely polished |
| Handle & Scabbard |
Ebony wood, naturally air-dried for long-term stability |
| Construction |
Wide tang with dual solid copper pins |
Product Overview & Cultural Notes
This Lotus-themed Song Dynasty jian draws inspiration from the symbolic meaning of the lotus flower, which represents purity and integrity in Chinese culture.
In Buddhist tradition, the lotus further symbolizes enlightenment, transcendence, wisdom, and compassion.
The pommel is set with lapis lazuli, a stone traditionally associated with good fortune and prosperity.
In Buddhism, lapis lazuli is regarded as a sacred material, believed to carry spiritual strength and protective qualities.
🧠 Design Philosophy & Performance
The blade is forged using a mature and stable spring steel process, ensuring a reliable balance of hardness, flexibility, and toughness.
The finely polished copper fittings offer a refined, high-end metallic texture without appearing overly ornate.
The handle and scabbard are crafted from long air-dried ebony, significantly reducing the risk of warping, cracking, or shrinkage over time.
A wide tang with copper pin construction provides solid structural integrity and dependable long-term durability.
Overall, this sword follows a design philosophy of precision craftsmanship paired with conservative, reliability-focused engineering, making it suitable for both handling practice and collection.
