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: High carbon steel/Han jian

High carbon steel/Han jian

Han Dynasty sword(High carbon steel red blade,Redwood,Alloy)Length 41"

Han Dynasty sword(High carbon steel red blade,Redwood,Alloy)Length 41"

Regular price $158.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $158.00 USD
Han jian,High carbon steel etch blade,Alloy scabbard,Chinese sword

Han jian,High carbon steel etch blade,Alloy scabbard,Chinese sword

Regular price $156.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $156.00 USD
Jian,High carbon steel blade,Black scabbard,Alloy fitting,Length 31 inch

Jian,High carbon steel blade,Black scabbard,Alloy fitting,Length 31 inch

Regular price $146.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $146.00 USD
Jian,High carbon steel blade,Black scabbard,Alloy fitting,Length 41 inch

Jian,High carbon steel blade,Black scabbard,Alloy fitting,Length 41 inch

Regular price $155.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $155.00 USD
Han jian,High carbon steel eight surface blade Black scabbard Alloy fitted

Han jian,High carbon steel eight surface blade Black scabbard Alloy fitted

Regular price $145.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $145.00 USD
Han jian,High carbon steel etch blade,Metal scabbard,Alloy

Han jian,High carbon steel etch blade,Metal scabbard,Alloy

Regular price $146.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $146.00 USD
Han sword,Hand Forged,High carbon steel blade,Black wood,Alloy

Han sword,Hand Forged,High carbon steel blade,Black wood,Alloy

Regular price $156.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $156.00 USD
Han sword,High carbon steel Etched blade,Golden scabbard,Alloy fittings

Han sword,High carbon steel Etched blade,Golden scabbard,Alloy fittings

Regular price $156.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $156.00 USD
Han sword,High carbon steel,Wenge scabbard,Alloy fitting,Length 42"

Han sword,High carbon steel,Wenge scabbard,Alloy fitting,Length 42"

Regular price $159.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $159.00 USD
Jian sword,High carbon steel blade,Rosewood,Silver alloy fitting

Jian sword,High carbon steel blade,Rosewood,Silver alloy fitting

Regular price $150.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $150.00 USD
Han jian(High carbon steel blade,Redwood scabbard,Brass fittings)Full Tang

Han jian(High carbon steel blade,Redwood scabbard,Brass fittings)Full Tang

Regular price $178.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $178.00 USD
Chibi sword/High carbon steel/Rosewood scabbard/Alloy fittings/Length 30"

Chibi sword/High carbon steel/Rosewood scabbard/Alloy fittings/Length 30"

Regular price $150.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $150.00 USD
CHIBI sword,High carbon steel,Wood scabbard,Alloy fitting&Handmade art

CHIBI sword,High carbon steel,Wood scabbard,Alloy fitting&Handmade art

Regular price $141.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $141.00 USD
Han jian,High carbon steel Surface engraving pattern blade,Rosewood

Han jian,High carbon steel Surface engraving pattern blade,Rosewood

Regular price $129.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $129.00 USD
Han jian,High carbon steel,Red scabbard,Alloy fittings,Full tang,Length 31"

Han jian,High carbon steel,Red scabbard,Alloy fittings,Full tang,Length 31"

Regular price $126.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $126.00 USD
Han jian/High carbon steel eight surface blade/Black wood/Alloy handle

Han jian/High carbon steel eight surface blade/Black wood/Alloy handle

Regular price $156.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $156.00 USD

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