Han Dynasty Jian - Damascus Steel Double Edged Chinese Sword With Blackwood Scabbard & Silver Fittings 34 Inches

This is the silver-toned sibling to the bronze-fitted Damascus Han Jian one shelf over. Identical blade, identical scabbard wood, identical 34-inch compact format and 4.4 lb weight - but the fittings swap warm antiqued bronze for cool polished silver. The result is a Han Jian that reads more modern and more minimal, with the bright metal creating sharper contrast against the dark blackwood.


The blade is the same folded Damascus steel construction - layers of metal hammered and folded to produce the visible wave patterns that run along both edges. At 23 inches of double-edged cutting surface in a 34-inch frame, this is a compact sword that delivers serious blade density. The Damascus grain patterns catch light differently depending on the angle, giving the blade a visual depth that plain carbon steel can't replicate.


The silver alloy fittings carry Han Dynasty geometric vocabulary - interlocking angular scrollwork and repeating border patterns consistent with Han-era bronze artifact design, but rendered in a brighter finish that gives them a cleaner, more contemporary look. The guard, collar, and scabbard mounts all share the same design language. The casting is crisp enough to hold up to close inspection, which matters more with silver-toned metal since imperfections show more readily against a bright reflective surface than against a darker antiqued one.


The blackwood scabbard follows the same quiet approach as the bronze version - smooth, uncarved, letting the wood serve as background rather than competing with the fittings for attention. A braided tassel hangs from the pommel, adding a traditional finishing detail.


For buyers comparing: TK-CN-19020 (bronze fittings, $269) and this piece ($279) share the same blade, dimensions, and scabbard. The choice comes down to warm vs cool metal tones and a $10 price difference. The bronze version leans historical and antiqued. The silver version leans clean and modern. Both are Damascus steel compact Han Jian with identical performance characteristics.


Includes blackwood scabbard with braided tassel. Stand not included. Free US shipping with 30-day money-back guarantee.