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

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Sword

Chinese short sword/Dagger/High carbon steel/Alloy fitting

Chinese short sword/Dagger/High carbon steel/Alloy fitting

Regular price $112.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $112.00 USD
Zodiac sword(Damascus steel blade,Ebony Scabbard,Brass fitted)Length 39"

Zodiac sword(Damascus steel blade,Ebony Scabbard,Brass fitted)Length 39"

Regular price $500.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $500.00 USD
Zhizun sword,Folding pattern steel octahedral blade,Acid wooden,Alloy fittings

Zhizun sword,Folding pattern steel octahedral blade,Acid wooden,Alloy fittings

Regular price $300.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $300.00 USD
Yuewang sword,High carbon steel etch blade,Redwood scabbard

Yuewang sword,High carbon steel etch blade,Redwood scabbard

Regular price $132.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $132.00 USD
Yuewang sword,Damascus steel octahedral blade,Black wood,Brass fittings

Yuewang sword,Damascus steel octahedral blade,Black wood,Brass fittings

Regular price $303.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $303.00 USD
Yuewang sword,Folded steel blade,Rosewood scabbard,Alloy fitted

Yuewang sword,Folded steel blade,Rosewood scabbard,Alloy fitted

Regular price $172.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $172.00 USD
Yuewang jian,High carbon steel blade,Black wood scabbard,Alloy fittings

Yuewang jian,High carbon steel blade,Black wood scabbard,Alloy fittings

Regular price $128.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $128.00 USD
Yue wang sword,High manganese steel blade,Black wood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Length 33 inch

Yue wang sword,High manganese steel blade,Black wood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Length 33 inch

Regular price $135.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $135.00 USD
Yongle sword,Folded steel,Ebony scabbard,Copper fitting

Yongle sword,Folded steel,Ebony scabbard,Copper fitting

Regular price $888.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $888.00 USD
Yongle sword,Damascus steel blade,Blue skin scabbard,Brass

Yongle sword,Damascus steel blade,Blue skin scabbard,Brass

Regular price $1,222.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $1,222.00 USD
Yongle jian,High carbon steel blade,Rosewood,Alloy,Chinese sword

Yongle jian,High carbon steel blade,Rosewood,Alloy,Chinese sword

Regular price $158.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $158.00 USD
Yongle jian sword,High carbon steel blade,Black wood,Alloy

Yongle jian sword,High carbon steel blade,Black wood,Alloy

Regular price $212.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $212.00 USD
Wolong sword,High manganese steel,Rosewood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Length 39 inch

Wolong sword,High manganese steel,Rosewood scabbard,Alloy fitting,Length 39 inch

Regular price $118.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $118.00 USD
Wolong sword,High manganese steel blade,Black scabbard,Alloy fitting

Wolong sword,High manganese steel blade,Black scabbard,Alloy fitting

Regular price $132.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $132.00 USD
Wolong sword,Hand Forged(High carbon steel,Black wood,Alloy)

Wolong sword,Hand Forged(High carbon steel,Black wood,Alloy)

Regular price $118.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $118.00 USD
Wolong sword,Folded steel,MAHOGANY scabbard,Copper fitting,Length 39 inch

Wolong sword,Folded steel,MAHOGANY scabbard,Copper fitting,Length 39 inch

Regular price $300.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $300.00 USD

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