ANTIQUE D-Guard HAN Jian

During  the Han Dynasty, the sport of Fencing was popular from the Imperial  Court down to every street corner.  There were many schools and well  known teachers.  Fencing scenes are popular subject matters on stone  murals.

Rarely seen out side private collections and museum, Han Dynasty Fencing Jian predated western swords with similar hand guard systems for over 1000  years.

We bring a Han Dynasty D-Guard Fencing Jian back to life based on specimens from private collections.

Weight: Approx. 903g (1 lb 15.85 oz)
Total Length: 112 cm (44")

Blade Length: 86 cm (33.8")

Hilt Length: 26 cm (10.2")

Blade Width: 40 -20 mm

Blade Thickness 6-2mm

POB:  7.5 cm (2.95") in front of hand guard

Full Tang

Material

Blade: 

GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel 

(Compare to AISI/SAE 5160 spring steel) 

Element %       60Si2MnA    AISI/SAE 5160   

Carbon            0.56-0.64      0.56-0.61

Silicon              1.60-2.00       0.15-0.35

Manganese     0.60-0.90      0.75-1.00

Phosphorus     <=0.030        <=0.035

Sulfur               <=0.030        <=0.040

Chromium       <=0.35          0.70-0.90

Nickel               <=0.35          <=0.25
 

Hand Guards: Stainless Steel

Grip: Flatten Wax Cord