LONG QUAN JIAN - QING DYNASTY 19th Century

Long Quan Jian is a recreation of a classic Qing Dynasty Lion Head Jian name  after the famous sword making town of Long Quan.  

LK Chen bring back to life this Qing Dynasty classic based on detailed studies of the originals.

Many of the surviving Long Quan Jian are of standard length but a significant number of Duan Jian (Short sword) survives.  We therefore offer a full length edition and a short edition of Long Quan Jian in keeping with the historic tradition.

Blade (two editions)

Chang Jian (Long sword)

Blade length: 80 cm (31.5")

Sword only weight:  722 g (1 lb. 9.5 oz)

Hilt plus hand guard length: 16.8 cm (6.61")

Total length: 96.8 cm (38.1")

Gentle tapering

Width at hand guard: 33 mm,  Width at tip: 20 mm   

Thickness: 6.0 mm - 2 mm at the tip

POB:  approx. 13 cm (5.1") from hand guard

Blade Profile: diamond 4 surfaces

Duan Jian (Short sword)

Blade length: 60 cm (31.5")

Sword only weight:  TBD

Hilt plus hand guard length: 16.8 cm (6.61")

Total length: 76.8 cm (38.1")

Gentle tapering

Width at hand guard: 33 mm,  Width at tip: 20 mm   

Thickness: 6.0 mm - 2 mm at the tip

POB:  TBD

Blade Profile: diamond 4 surfaces

Steel (2 options)

Steel option 1

Folded pattern steel: 

1060 carbon steel + T8 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel.

1060 carbon steel

Element % 

Carbon            0.55-0.660    

Manganese     0.60-0.90           

Phosphorus     <=0.040         

Sulfur               <=0.050 

T8 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool steel.

Element %                      

Carbon            075-084.

Silicon              <=0.35           

Manganese     <=0.40           

Phosphorus     <=0.035         

Sulfur               <=0.030

Tungsten         <= 0.30

Vanadium       <= 0.02        

Chromium       <=0.25           

Nickel               <=0.20 

Copper            <=0.25

Molybdenum  <= 0.20

Steel option 2

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

Superior heat treatment:  

Hardness 54-55 HRC. 

Blade rebounds to true after bending,  

Cut bamboo with ease.

Hand polish to smooth soft shine and sword sharp edge.

Scabbard (two options)

Microfiber leather wrapped scabbard

Black Microfiber leather wrap with luxurious tactile feel

Natural Wood scabbard

Ipe / Brazilian Walnut 

Fittings

Industrial grade precision cast brass fittings. 

The hand guard is in the Qing classic "Lion Dog"  shape

Handle - precision carved Maple.

The pommel is secured by peening.

Fit and finish

We perfected the fit and finish of our swords and the final assembly is meticulously performed by our senior craft masters.  It takes a skill craftsman one whole working day to assemble our sword to a precision fit.