Han Dynasty Jian - Clay Tempered Damascus Steel Double Edged Sword With Copper Fittings

If the Han Jian is the crown jewel of Chinese swordsmithing, then this version in Damascus steel is the jewel with the lights turned up. The layered fold patterns in the blade are visible to the naked eye - swirling, organic lines that tell you this steel was hammered, folded, and hammered again by hand. No two Damascus blades look exactly alike, which means the one you receive is genuinely one of a kind.
The steel is clay tempered, a process where the blade is coated with clay of varying thickness before quenching. The result is a differentially hardened edge - harder where it cuts, more flexible along the spine where it needs to absorb shock. This is the same technique used on the finest Japanese katana, applied here to a classical Chinese straight sword form.
The fittings are solid copper with intricate engraved patterns - guard, pommel, and scabbard mounts all match in a warm gold tone that contrasts beautifully against the jet-black scabbard. The blackwood scabbard itself has a deep, refined finish that gives the entire piece an unmistakably premium feel. This isn't a sword that looks handmade in a rough way. It looks handmade in a master craftsman way.
At 31 inches overall and just 3.1 lbs, it sits comfortably in one hand. The 8.2-inch handle provides enough room for a secure grip without feeling oversized. The balance point sits close to the guard, which gives it that nimble, responsive feel that Jian swords are known for.
One repeat customer called the craftsmanship on this blade "well balanced and clean" - and that's from someone who's bought three swords from this shop. When collectors keep coming back, that says more than any product description ever could.
Includes blackwood scabbard with copper fittings. Stand not included. Free US shipping with 30-day money-back guarantee.