Chinese Jian

The jian is China's classic double-edged straight sword, long called the gentleman of weapons. Our jian are made in Longquan, a town that has been forging swords for more than 2,500 years, including a Han-style jian and a bronze reproduction of the Sword of Goujian.

See also the single-edged Tang dao, and read Longquan: The Town That Has Made Swords for 2,500 Years.

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Chinese Jian

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a jian?

A jian is a straight, double-edged Chinese sword, usually used with one hand. It is often called the gentleman of weapons and is closely linked with Tai Chi.

What is the Sword of Goujian?

The Sword of Goujian is a bronze sword of the King of Yue, about 2,500 years old, excavated in Hubei in 1965 and now in the Hubei Provincial Museum.

How long does shipping take?

Each sword takes 5 business days to prepare, then free tracked delivery to Australia, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Germany and France takes about 5–10 business days.