Dragon & Phoenix Jian – Eight-Facet High-Manganese Steel Chinese Sword with Rosewood Scabbard

Handmade in Longquan, this Dragon & Phoenix Jian combines a supplier-listed high-manganese steel blade with pronounced eight-facet geometry, matching rosewood handle and scabbard, and ornate brass fittings. The straight, double-edged blade is quenched and tempered and supplied unsharpened. Its coordinated wood construction and symbolic decorative theme make it suitable for responsible adult collection, cultural display, photography, gifting, supervised stage presentation, and controlled non-contact forms.

Key Features

• Dragon and phoenix presentation: Coordinated relief fittings and decorative accents create a traditional Chinese symbolic theme.
• Eight-facet blade: Multiple angled surfaces and longitudinal ridges define the supplier-listed faceted blade geometry.
• High-manganese steel: Supplier-listed steel blade; the exact alloy grade and hardness are not specified.
• Quenched and tempered: The blade undergoes heat treatment through quenching and tempering.
• Unsharpened edge: Supplied without a sharpened cutting edge for collection, display, and controlled non-contact presentation.
• Rosewood construction: A matching rosewood handle and scabbard give the sword a warm reddish-brown finish.
• Ornate brass fittings: Supplier-listed brass hardware with an antiqued silver-tone appearance.
• Longquan origin: Newly manufactured in Longquan, Zhejiang, China.

Specifications

Measurement note: The supplied overall, blade, and handle lengths do not fully reconcile when combined. Measurements are supplier-listed and should be confirmed using consistent starting and ending points. Slight variation may occur between handmade production batches.

Eight-Facet Blade Geometry

Pronounced longitudinal ridges divide the blade into multiple angled surfaces, creating the supplier-described eight-facet profile. The geometry produces changing highlights along the blade and gives the straight Jian a defined, architectural appearance. No unsupported balance, cutting, or durability claim is made from the blade shape alone.

Materials and Construction

The blade is made from supplier-listed high-manganese steel and undergoes quenching and tempering. The exact steel grade, hardness, and internal tang construction have not been supplied and are therefore not represented as confirmed performance specifications.

The handle and matching scabbard are supplier-listed as rosewood. Decorative hardware is supplier-listed as brass. Product photography shows an antiqued silver-tone surface, but the specific plating, patination, or coating process is not specified.

Dragon and Phoenix Design

The coordinated fittings and decorative blade detail use a dragon-and-phoenix theme associated with harmony, auspicious symbolism, and traditional Chinese decorative art. This is a newly manufactured interpretation and is not represented as a museum-certified reproduction of a specific historical sword.

Designed For

• Responsible adult collection and cultural display
• Collector presentation, photography, and gifting
• Supervised stage presentation
• Slow, controlled non-contact forms after inspection

Package Includes

• 1 × Dragon & Phoenix Jian
• 1 × Matching rosewood scabbard
• 1 × Cotton sword bag

Wood display stand and other photographic props are not included. Any tassel or decorative cord shown in photography is not guaranteed unless confirmed in the order contents.

Inspection Before Forms or Stage Use

• Confirm the delivered edge condition before handling.
• Inspect the blade for bending, cracks, corrosion, or shipping damage.
• Check the guard, handle, pommel, and decorative fittings for movement.
• Confirm that the scabbard retains the sword securely.
• Stop use immediately if any component loosens, shifts, or becomes damaged.

Care Instructions

• Wipe the blade dry after handling and apply a thin coat of neutral mineral oil.
• Avoid prolonged contact with fingerprints, moisture, salt, or acidic cleaners.
• Keep the rosewood handle and scabbard dry; wipe them with a soft cloth.
• Periodically inspect the blade and the inside of the scabbard for trapped moisture.
• Store securely where children and unauthorized users cannot access it.

Safety and Legal Notice

Intended for responsible adult ownership. Although supplied unsharpened, the rigid point, steel blade, and overall weight can still cause serious injury. Do not use for contact sparring, target cutting, uncontrolled swinging, self-defense, or unsupervised practice. Buyers are responsible for complying with local ownership, transport, import, storage, and display regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the blade sharpened?

No. This model is supplied unsharpened. It must still be handled carefully because of its rigid point and overall weight.

What does eight-facet blade mean?

It describes the supplier-listed blade geometry formed by multiple angled surfaces and longitudinal ridges. It does not mean that the blade is a solid eight-sided bar.

Is this a full-tang sword?

Tang construction has not been specified and is not represented as full tang.

Are the fittings solid brass?

The supplier lists the fittings as brass. The exact alloy composition and antiqued surface-finishing process have not been independently verified.

Does the sword weigh 2.5 kg?

The 2.5 kg value is the supplier-listed packaged weight. Sword-only and sword-with-scabbard net weights have not been provided.

Is the display stand included?

No. The confirmed package contains the sword, matching scabbard, and cotton sword bag only.

Why Choose LOONGSWORD

LOONGSWORD presents newly manufactured swords from Longquan, Zhejiang, combining traditional Chinese sword forms with carefully coordinated modern collector finishes. This model emphasizes faceted blade geometry, matching rosewood construction, and a symbolic dragon-and-phoenix presentation.