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/Katana

High carbon steel/Katana

Purple Katana,High carbon steel blade,Leather scabbard,Full tang

Purple Katana,High carbon steel blade,Leather scabbard,Full tang

Regular price $118.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $118.00 USD
Nihontou katana,High carbon steel burn blade,Ski scabbard,Alloy tosog

Nihontou katana,High carbon steel burn blade,Ski scabbard,Alloy tosog

Regular price $198.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $198.00 USD
Samurai sword,Hand forged High carbon steel blade,Ebony scabbard

Samurai sword,Hand forged High carbon steel blade,Ebony scabbard

Regular price $256.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $256.00 USD
Nihontou katana,High carbon steel burn blade,Leather scabbard

Nihontou katana,High carbon steel burn blade,Leather scabbard

Regular price $188.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $188.00 USD
katana,High carbon steel burn blade,Snake skin texture scabbard

katana,High carbon steel burn blade,Snake skin texture scabbard

Regular price $188.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $188.00 USD
Samurai Swords Real Forged High Carbon Steel Full Tang Kendo White Scabbard

Samurai Swords Real Forged High Carbon Steel Full Tang Kendo White Scabbard

Regular price $128.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $128.00 USD
Samurai sword,Forged High carbon steel blades,stingray skin scabbard

Samurai sword,Forged High carbon steel blades,stingray skin scabbard

Regular price $150.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $150.00 USD
katana,High carbon steel blade,White scabbard,Alloy

katana,High carbon steel blade,White scabbard,Alloy

Regular price $118.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $118.00 USD
Horse chopping sword,Samurai Katana,High carbon steel blade

Horse chopping sword,Samurai Katana,High carbon steel blade

Regular price $168.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $168.00 USD
Nihontou Tachi/Nodachi/High carbon steel/Wood scabbard/Alloy tosogu

Nihontou Tachi/Nodachi/High carbon steel/Wood scabbard/Alloy tosogu

Regular price $166.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $166.00 USD
Tachi,Katana,High carbon steel etch blade,Rosewood,Alloy

Tachi,Katana,High carbon steel etch blade,Rosewood,Alloy

Regular price $142.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $142.00 USD
Nihontou Tachi,Nodachi,High carbon steel burn blade,Alloy tosogu

Nihontou Tachi,Nodachi,High carbon steel burn blade,Alloy tosogu

Regular price $186.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $186.00 USD
Katana Samurai Swords Real Forged High Carbon Steel Full Tang Kendo

Katana Samurai Swords Real Forged High Carbon Steel Full Tang Kendo

Regular price $138.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $138.00 USD
Sword Real Katanas,Forged High carbon steel Blades

Sword Real Katanas,Forged High carbon steel Blades

Regular price $148.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $148.00 USD
Katanas,Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Blades,Blue Scabbard

Katanas,Hand Forged High Carbon Steel Blades,Blue Scabbard

Regular price $148.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $148.00 USD
Japanese samurai swords,High carbon steel blade,PU scabbard

Japanese samurai swords,High carbon steel blade,PU scabbard

Regular price $112.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $112.00 USD

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