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: Sword

Sword

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
Hyakuhisa sword(Damascus steel bade,Black scabbard,Brass fittings)Length 29"

Hyakuhisa sword(Damascus steel bade,Black scabbard,Brass fittings)Length 29"

Regular price $333.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $333.00 USD
Hua Mulan jian sword,Medium carbon steel black blade,Alloy fittings,Rosewood scabbard,Length 41"

Hua Mulan jian sword,Medium carbon steel black blade,Alloy fittings,Rosewood scabbard,Length 41"

Regular price $198.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $198.00 USD
Heavenly Sword(Damascus steel,Rosewood scabbard,Alloy)Length 43"

Heavenly Sword(Damascus steel,Rosewood scabbard,Alloy)Length 43"

Regular price $188.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $188.00 USD
Hanwu Sword,Hand Forged,High Carbon Steel Blade,Brass,Black Wood

Hanwu Sword,Hand Forged,High Carbon Steel Blade,Brass,Black Wood

Regular price $226.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $226.00 USD
Hanwu sword(Damascus steel blade,Ebony scabbard,Brass fittings)Length 42"

Hanwu sword(Damascus steel blade,Ebony scabbard,Brass fittings)Length 42"

Regular price $312.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $312.00 USD
Hanwu jian,Hand forged Damascus steel blade,Brass,Ebony,Full tang

Hanwu jian,Hand forged Damascus steel blade,Brass,Ebony,Full tang

Regular price $298.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $298.00 USD
Handmade knife,High carbon Steel blade,Black wood scabbard,Alloy fittings

Handmade knife,High carbon Steel blade,Black wood scabbard,Alloy fittings

Regular price $158.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $158.00 USD
Han swords/Damascus steel red blade/Redwood scabbard/Alloy fittings

Han swords/Damascus steel red blade/Redwood scabbard/Alloy fittings

Regular price $170.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $170.00 USD
Han sword,High carbon steel etched blade,Alloy fittings,Black wood scabbard

Han sword,High carbon steel etched blade,Alloy fittings,Black wood scabbard

Regular price $146.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $146.00 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
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 blade,Redwood scabbard,Alloy

Han sword,High carbon steel blade,Redwood scabbard,Alloy

Regular price $128.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $128.00 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,Folded steel blade,Black wood scabbard,Alloy fitting

Han sword,Folded steel blade,Black wood scabbard,Alloy fitting

Regular price $172.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $172.00 USD
Han sword(Damascus steel red blade,Rosewood,Alloy)Hand forged

Han sword(Damascus steel red blade,Rosewood,Alloy)Hand forged

Regular price $192.00 USD

Regular price Sale price $192.00 USD

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