Han Dynasty Jian - Manganese Steel Blue Blade Chinese Sword With Dragon Fittings & Ebony Scabbard

There are Han Dynasty Jian that prioritize subtlety, and then there are ones that command a room the moment someone looks at them. This is the second kind. The blue-coated blade paired with three-dimensional dragon-head fittings in antique gold creates a visual combination that stops people mid-conversation. It's the sword equivalent of a statement piece in interior design - functional, historically rooted, but undeniably dramatic.

The fittings are the centerpiece. The guard features raised dragon heads with detailed scale work and flowing mane textures, cast in a warm antique gold alloy that contrasts sharply against the dark ebony scabbard. The collar, mid-band, and pommel cap all continue the dragon motif, creating a cohesive narrative from end to end. These aren't surface engravings - they're three-dimensional relief castings with depth and shadow that change appearance depending on the lighting angle.

The blade is forged from high manganese steel with a blue-tinted coating that shifts between deep blue and purple depending on the light. At 43 inches and 5 lbs, this is a full-size, full-weight Han Jian - the heaviest in the Han Dynasty lineup. That extra weight comes from the substantial alloy fittings and the dense ebony scabbard, both of which contribute to the premium feel in hand.

Three buyers gave five stars. One described it as "more than I expected" and said she could not wait to practice with it. Another offered a genuinely useful tip for future buyers - remove the plastic blade protector from inside the scabbard before reinserting the sword, to avoid pushing it down to the bottom. That kind of specific, practical feedback only shows up when buyers are engaged enough with the product to share their experience in detail.

The ebony scabbard provides the dark backdrop that makes the gold fittings and blue blade pop. Without that contrast, the dragon work and blade color would compete with the scabbard for attention. Instead, the black ebony recedes and lets the metalwork and blade coating take center stage. It's a design decision that shows genuine thought about how colors interact.

For buyers who want a Han Dynasty Jian that functions as both a collectible sword and a display showpiece, this delivers on both. The construction is real - full tang, hand-forged, sharpened edge. The aesthetics are deliberate - blue blade, gold dragons, black ebony. It bridges the gap between museum piece and functional sword in a way that few products in this category manage.

Includes ebony scabbard with gold silk tassel. Stand not included. Free US shipping with 30-day money-back guarantee.