Tang Jian – High-Manganese Steel Sword with Octagonal Scabbard

Hand-finished in Longquan, this Tang Jian pairs a quenched and tempered, unsharpened high-manganese steel double-edged blade with an octagonal hardwood scabbard and coordinated zinc-alloy fittings. Armor-inspired relief details cover the metal handle and scabbard hardware, while a geometric decorative pattern extends along the polished blade. The result is a distinctive contemporary Chinese straight sword designed for responsible adult collection, cultural display, gifting, photography, stage presentation, and controlled non-contact forms.

Key Features

• Traditional Tang Jian profile: A straight, symmetrical double-edged Chinese sword silhouette.
• High-manganese steel blade: Supplier-listed steel construction; exact alloy grade and carbon content are not specified.
• Quenched and tempered: The blade is described as heat treated through quenching and tempering.
• Unsharpened edge: Both blade edges are supplied without a sharp cutting edge.
• Decorative blade pattern: A repeating geometric motif follows the central blade profile.
• Armor-inspired metalwork: Zinc-alloy handle and fittings feature scale textures and raised relief decoration.
• Octagonal hardwood scabbard: A natural wood-tone scabbard uses a distinctive eight-sided exterior profile.
• Longquan origin: Newly manufactured and hand-finished in Longquan, Zhejiang, China.

Specifications

Measurement note: The supplied 73 cm blade length and 27 cm handle length total 100 cm, which does not fully reconcile with the listed 103 cm overall length. Confirm the measurement points before activating the listing.

Materials and Construction

The double-edged blade is supplier-listed as hand forged from high-manganese steel and heat treated through quenching and tempering. The exact steel grade, carbon content, hardness, and internal tang construction have not been provided and are not represented as confirmed performance specifications.

The handle and coordinated fittings are made from zinc alloy. Repeating scale textures and raised relief details create an armor-inspired presentation. The matching hardwood scabbard has a natural wood finish and a distinctive octagonal exterior profile.

Decorative Blade Pattern

A repeating geometric motif follows the length of the blade and continues into the pointed tip area. The pattern is described only as decorative; its exact production method has not been specified, so no etched, engraved, inlaid, or hand-carved claim is made.

Tang-Inspired Presentation

This is a newly manufactured Chinese Jian using a contemporary interpretation of Tang-style decorative aesthetics. It is not represented as an antique, archaeological artifact, or museum-certified reproduction of a specific historical sword.

Longquan Craft Tradition

The supplier describes the sword as hand forged in Longquan using methods associated with the region's sword-making tradition. Longquan sword forging is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage project in China; that recognition applies to the traditional craft and should not be interpreted as individual certification of this product.

Designed For

• Responsible adult collection and cultural display
• Tang-inspired décor, photography, and collector presentation
• Gifting to adult Chinese sword enthusiasts
• Controlled non-contact forms after inspection
• Supervised stage presentation

Package Includes

• 1 × Tang Jian
• 1 × Octagonal hardwood scabbard
• 1 × Cotton sword bag

Wood display stand, foreground ornament, and other photographic props are not included.

Inspection Before Forms or Stage Use

• Confirm that both delivered edges remain unsharpened.
• Inspect the blade and point for bending, cracks, corrosion, or shipping damage.
• Check the guard, metal handle, pommel, and decorative fittings for movement.
• Confirm that the sword seats securely inside the octagonal scabbard.
• Stop use immediately if any component shifts, rattles, bends, or loosens.

Care Instructions

• Wipe the blade clean and dry with a soft cloth after handling.
• Apply a thin coat of neutral mineral oil to help protect the steel surface.
• Avoid prolonged contact with moisture, fingerprints, salt, and acidic substances.
• Keep the hardwood scabbard dry and avoid extreme heat or humidity changes.
• Clean zinc-alloy fittings with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive polish.
• Store securely where children and unauthorized users cannot access it.

Safety and Legal Notice

Intended for responsible adult ownership. Although supplied unsharpened, the steel blade and pointed tip can still cause injury. Do not use for contact sparring, target cutting, uncontrolled swinging, or self-defense. The buyer is responsible for complying with local ownership, transport, import, storage, and display regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the blade sharpened?

No. The sword has a double-edged blade profile, but both edges are supplied unsharpened.

Is the blade high-carbon steel or high-manganese steel?

The updated material field uses supplier-listed high-manganese steel. The exact alloy grade and carbon percentage have not been specified, so high-carbon steel is not listed as a separate blade material.

Has the blade been heat treated?

Yes. The supplied specification describes the blade as quenched and tempered.

Is the blade pattern etched?

The blade has a visible decorative geometric pattern, but the exact application process has not been confirmed.

Is this a full-tang sword?

Tang construction has not been specified and is not represented as full tang.

Is the scabbard octagonal?

Yes. The hardwood scabbard uses an eight-sided exterior cross-section.

Is the display stand included?

No. The package includes the sword, matching scabbard, and cotton sword bag only.

Is this an exact historical reproduction?

No. It is a modern Tang-inspired Chinese Jian rather than a museum-certified reproduction of a specific historical artifact.

Why Choose LOONGSWORD

LOONGSWORD works with experienced makers in Longquan, Zhejiang. Each piece is hand-finished and inspected for visual alignment, fitting, and presentation before shipment.