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Jian 宝 剑

​The Jian is a traditional Chinese straight double-edged sword, often referred to as the "gentleman of weapons" due to its balance, elegance, and versatility. It has a history spanning over 2,500 years and is one of China's oldest and most iconic weapons. Typically used in martial arts, the Jian features a slender blade and a hilt that allows for precise control. It was historically favored by scholars, military officers, and aristocrats. Renowned for its sharpness and ability to execute a wide range of techniques, the Jian symbolizes both martial prowess and intellectual refinement in Chinese culture

145 CAD​ 
 

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Includes: 

  • Blade and handle sculpted in one piece​

  • Laminated guard and pommel for optimal resistance to impacts 

  • Tapered blade, fullers and internal metal weight for optimal balance

  • Finished with three coats of resistant natural oil sealer   ​​

  • Custom length and weight available at no additional cost

  • Variety of custom options

  • Free quote and advices from the craftsman

Custom Options

1) Weight 

​​Choose a weight or a weight range for you Jian. If you choose a precise weight, the final weight of your Jian can vary up to 30g above or under the choosen weight.

​(example: 730g or 700 to 760g)

  • Light weight : 400 to 574 grams

  • Light-Middle weight : 575 to 699 grams

  • Middle weight : 700 to 799 grams

  • Full weight : 800 to 950 grams​​​​​​

2)Wood

​​​​​​​​​Notes :

  • Hickory is the most popular and versatile wood choice.

  • Hickory and Ash have irregular and unpredictable light to semi-light color patterns.​​

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3) Length

  • Standard length : 30in blade, 6in grip

  • Custom length : Choose the Blade and Grip length​

Note : The blade length is measured from the grip side of the guard and the grip length does not include the pommel.​

4) Blade

  • Full-Contact Sparring Blade : Rounded edges and tip for heavy drilling and sparring.

  • Technical-Contact Drilling Blade : Semi-rounded edges and tip, can withstand intensive drilling and applications but is unsafe for full heavy sparring.

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5) Guard

Prices :

Guard 1 and 2 : Included

Guard 3 and 4 : + 10 CAD

Guard 5 and 6 : + 20 CAD

6) Pommel

​Pommel 1 : Included

Pommel 2 and 3 : + 7 CAD​​

7) Grip

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Grip 1 : Natural oiled wood grip : Included

Grip 2 : Black painted and varnished : + 12 CAD

Grip 3 : Natural oiled grip with contrasted woods (choose surface wood in wood options) : + 12 CAD

Grip 4 : Genuine leather wrap on black grip : + 45 CAD

Grip 5 : Genuine leather wrap on dark red handle : + 50 CAD 

             

8) Custom Engraving and/or Burning (Optional)

Submit your design to the craftsman to get a free quote, prices depend on the complexity.

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