Eight-Facet Han Jian – Folded-Pattern Steel Chinese Sword with Black Wood Scabbard

Handmade in Longquan, this Han-inspired Chinese Jian combines a supplier-listed eight-facet folded-pattern steel blade with a dark cord-wrapped wooden grip, black-finished wood scabbard, and silver-tone zinc-alloy fittings. The straight, double-edged blade is quenched and supplied unsharpened, creating a distinctive piece for responsible adult collection, cultural display, photography, gifting, supervised stage presentation, and controlled non-contact forms.

Key Features

• Eight-facet blade geometry: Supplier-listed faceted construction with pronounced longitudinal ridges.
• Folded-pattern steel: Repeated folding and working create naturally varying surface patterns; the exact steel combination and layer count are not specified.
• Quenched, unsharpened blade: Heat-treated by quenching and supplied without a sharpened cutting edge.
• Dark cord-wrapped grip: A solid-wood handle core is wrapped with dark cord for a traditional visual finish.
• Black wood scabbard: A coordinated black-finished wooden scabbard is accented with silver-tone hardware.
• Silver-tone fittings: The guard, collar, pommel, and scabbard hardware are supplier-listed zinc alloy with a silver-colored finish.
• Longquan origin: Newly manufactured in Longquan, Zhejiang, China.

Specifications

Measurement note: Supplier-listed handmade-product measurements may vary slightly between batches. The inch values above have been recalculated from the supplied metric measurements.

Folded-Pattern Steel

The blade is supplier-listed as folded-pattern steel, a material produced by repeatedly working and folding steel to create visible flowing patterns. Pattern appearance can vary from one handmade blade to another. The exact steel grades, number of folds, layer count, and hardness have not been specified.

Eight-Facet Blade Geometry

Longitudinal ridges divide the straight blade into multiple angled surfaces, producing the supplier-described eight-facet form. This construction creates strong changes in reflected light along the blade and distinguishes the sword from a conventional flat-ground Jian.

Han-Inspired Presentation

The straight double-edged form, restrained black finish, faceted blade, and silver-tone fittings create a contemporary interpretation of Han-style Chinese sword aesthetics. This is a newly manufactured collector sword and is not represented as a museum-certified reproduction of a specific Han Dynasty artifact.

Designed For

• Responsible adult collection and cultural display
• Collector presentation, photography, and gifting
• Supervised stage presentation
• Slow, controlled non-contact forms after inspection

Package Includes

• 1 × Eight-Facet Han Jian
• 1 × Black-finished wood scabbard
• 1 × Cotton sword bag

Display stand and other photographic props are not included. A decorative tassel or cord is not guaranteed unless it is confirmed in the order contents.

Inspection Before Forms or Stage Use

• Confirm the delivered edge condition before handling.
• Inspect the blade for cracks, bending, corrosion, or shipping damage.
• Check the guard, grip, pommel, and scabbard fittings for movement.
• Confirm that the scabbard retains the sword securely.
• Do not intentionally bend the blade or perform a flexibility test.
• Stop use immediately if any component becomes loose or damaged.

Care Instructions

• Wipe the blade dry after handling and apply a thin coat of neutral mineral oil.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to fingerprints, moisture, salt, or acidic cleaners.
• Keep the wooden grip, cord wrap, and scabbard dry.
• Periodically remove the sword from the scabbard to inspect for trapped moisture.
• Store securely where children and unauthorized users cannot access it.

Safety and Legal Notice

Intended for responsible adult ownership. An unsharpened sword can still cause serious injury through its point, weight, or impact. Do not use for contact sparring, target cutting, uncontrolled swinging, self-defense, or unsupervised practice. The buyer is responsible for complying with local ownership, transport, import, storage, and display regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the blade sharpened?

No. This model is supplied unsharpened. It must still be handled as a potentially dangerous object because of its rigid point and overall weight.

What does eight-facet blade mean?

It refers to the supplier-listed blade geometry formed by multiple angled surfaces and longitudinal ridges. It does not mean that the sword is an eight-sided solid bar.

Is this historical Damascus steel?

It is modern folded-pattern steel commonly marketed as Damascus steel. It is not represented as historical crucible Damascus, and the exact alloy combination and layer count are not specified.

Is this a full-tang sword?

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

Can the blade be bent?

Blade flexibility has not been specified. Do not bend-test the sword or assume that it will return to its original alignment.

Are the fittings made from silver?

No. The fittings are supplier-listed zinc alloy with a silver-tone surface finish. They are not represented as solid silver.

Are the tassel and display stand included?

The display stand is not included. The confirmed accessory is one cotton sword bag; any decorative tassel or cord shown in photography should not be promised until its inclusion has been confirmed.

Why Choose LOONGSWORD

LOONGSWORD presents newly manufactured swords from Longquan, Zhejiang, combining traditional Chinese sword forms with contemporary collector finishes. This model emphasizes a distinctive faceted blade, dark presentation, and coordinated silver-tone fittings.