What is the difference between a Chinese Jian and a Japanese Katana?

The Jian is a double-edged straight sword used in China for over 2,500 years, symbolizing balance and wisdom. The Katana is a single-edged curved blade from Japan, designed for powerful cutting and associated with the samurai ethos.

Which sword is better for martial arts practice?

It depends on the martial art. The Jian is often used in Tai Chi and Wushu for fluid movements and balance, while the Katana is central to Japanese arts like Kendo, Iaido, and Kenjutsu, focusing on cutting precision.

Are Jian swords sharpened?

Most functional Jian swords are sharpened, but many sellers also offer blunt training versions. Always check the product description or request the edge style before purchase.

Do Katana and Jian use different forging techniques?

Yes. Jian are typically forged in Longquan using folded high-carbon steel and polished to reveal Damascus-style patterns. Katana are traditionally made with tamahagane steel, clay-tempered to produce the hamon line.

Where can I buy authentic Jian or Katana?

Authentic swords are best purchased from trusted makers. Our store offers hand-forged Chinese Jian and other traditional swords crafted in Longquan: https://www.chinesesword.store/collections/jian-straight-swords

Collection: Products

Katana,Nihontou,Medium carbon steel,Golden scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang,Length 39 inch

Katana,Nihontou,Medium carbon steel,Golden scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang,Length 39 inch

Regular price $88.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $88.00 USD
Katana,Nihontou,Medium carbon steel,Wood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang

Katana,Nihontou,Medium carbon steel,Wood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang

Regular price $88.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $88.00 USD
Katana,Nihontou,Medium carbon steel,Wood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang,Length 39 inch

Katana,Nihontou,Medium carbon steel,Wood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang,Length 39 inch

Regular price $95.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $95.00 USD
Katana,Nihontou,Medium carbon steel,Wood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang,Length 39 inch

Katana,Nihontou,Medium carbon steel,Wood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang,Length 39 inch

Regular price $99.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $99.00 USD
Katana,Ninja Sword,Folded steel red blade,Wood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang,Length 39 inch

Katana,Ninja Sword,Folded steel red blade,Wood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang,Length 39 inch

Regular price $168.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $168.00 USD
Katana,Ninja Sword,High manganese steel,Hardwood scabbard,Alloy fitting

Katana,Ninja Sword,High manganese steel,Hardwood scabbard,Alloy fitting

Regular price $118.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $118.00 USD
katana,Samurai sword(Medium carbon steel,Alloy,Black scabbard)Full tang

katana,Samurai sword(Medium carbon steel,Alloy,Black scabbard)Full tang

Regular price $93.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $93.00 USD
Katana,Samurai sword,Medium carbon steel,Cloth scabbard

Katana,Samurai sword,Medium carbon steel,Cloth scabbard

Regular price $92.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $92.00 USD
Katana,tachi,Medium carbon steel,Black scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang,Length 39 inch

Katana,tachi,Medium carbon steel,Black scabbard,Alloy fitting,Full tang,Length 39 inch

Regular price $92.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $92.00 USD
Katana,Tanto,High carbon steel burn blade,Hardwood,Full tang

Katana,Tanto,High carbon steel burn blade,Hardwood,Full tang

Regular price $122.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $122.00 USD
Katana,Tanto,High carbon steel burn blade,Rosewood,Full tang

Katana,Tanto,High carbon steel burn blade,Rosewood,Full tang

Regular price $132.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $132.00 USD
Katana,Tanto,Medium carbon steel blade,Hardwood,Full tang

Katana,Tanto,Medium carbon steel blade,Hardwood,Full tang

Regular price $80.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $80.00 USD
katana-Medium carbon steel-Black scabbard-Alloy fitted

katana-Medium carbon steel-Black scabbard-Alloy fitted

Regular price $95.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $95.00 USD
Katana/Hand Forged/carbon steel blade/Wood/Oriental cherry Tusba/Heat Tempered

Katana/Hand Forged/carbon steel blade/Wood/Oriental cherry Tusba/Heat Tempered

Regular price $99.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $99.00 USD
katana/High carbon steel blade/Solid wood/Peony pattern Alloy fittings

katana/High carbon steel blade/Solid wood/Peony pattern Alloy fittings

Regular price $118.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $118.00 USD
katana/High carbon steel burn blade/Red Scabbard/Alloy Tosogu

katana/High carbon steel burn blade/Red Scabbard/Alloy Tosogu

Regular price $188.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $188.00 USD

Country/region

Collection: Products

Filter and sort

Filter