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Chinese Jian (劍)

Chinese Jian – Traditional Chinese Straight Sword | Hand Forged Double-Edged Jian

Discover the elegance and precision of the Chinese Jian (剑), one of the oldest and most respected traditional Chinese swords. Known as the double-edged straight sword, the Jian symbolizes refinement, skill, and discipline in Chinese martial arts culture.

At HanBon Forge, each Chinese Jian is hand forged using traditional sword-making techniques combined with modern heat treatment, delivering a perfect balance of sharpness, flexibility, and durability for martial arts training, tai chi practice, and collectors.

The Jian is historically regarded as the “gentleman of weapons,” widely used by scholars, warriors, and martial artists. Its straight double-edged blade design allows for precise thrusting, controlled cutting, and fluid movement, making it ideal for Tai Chi Jian, Wushu performance, and traditional sword training.

Authentic Hand Forged Chinese Jian Swords

Our collection includes a wide range of Jian swords inspired by historical Chinese designs, crafted for both functional use and display:

  • Traditional Han Dynasty Jian
  • Martial Arts Training Jian
  • Tai Chi Jian (lightweight & balanced)
  • Battle Ready Jian (full tang, hardened steel)

Each blade is carefully forged to achieve excellent balance, strong edge retention, and smooth handling performance.

Martial Arts & Performance Ready

The Chinese Jian is widely used in:

  • Tai Chi (Taiji) sword forms
  • Wushu training and performance routines
  • Historical Chinese swordsmanship study
  • Collecting and display purposes

Its lightweight structure and refined balance make it one of the most technically demanding yet elegant Chinese weapons.

Custom Handmade Chinese Jian at HanBon Forge

We offer full customization options for your Chinese Jian:

  • Blade steel options (T10, folded steel, spring steel, etc.)
  • Heat-treated and clay-tempered blades
  • Handle wrapping styles and premium fittings
  • Personalized engraving and design customization

Each Jian is individually handcrafted to ensure authenticity, performance, and artistic value.

Why Choose HanBon Forge Chinese Jian?

  • 100% hand forged craftsmanship
  • Traditional Chinese straight sword geometry
  • Excellent balance for martial arts training
  • Battle ready and display quality options
  • Fully customizable designs 
This is Chinese Kirin Auspicious Tang Jian (麒麟吉祥唐剑), this beautiful chinese Jian sword is made of pattern steel with clay tempered, designed to be perfect for practical Chinese martial arts training. The blade is heat-treated, tempered, and quenched to achieve optimal levels of durability and hardne..
$596.00
The Qin jian occupies an irreplaceable position in the history of Chinese swords. It is a symbol of power and status. Plum blossom is the top ten famous flowers in China, In traditional Chinese culture, plum blossoms, with its noble, strong, and modest character, give people the motivation to work h..
$426.00
This is Chinese Qin Dynasty Chihu Jian Sword (螭虎秦剑), the blade of the Jian Chinese Sword has been constructed from 1095 folded pattern steel and with clay tempered, which shows genuine hamon, beautiful Hada (folded pattern) on the blade. The sword's blade is making by the ancient Chinese ways, hand ..
$420.00
In ancient China, "Ruyi"(如意)has a wide range of uses. It means everything goes smoothly and auspicious. Ruyi jian as its name implies everything goes well and good luck. This Ruyi jian is made of folded steel which is folded by 13 times with 8192 graceful HADA layers. This traditional sword forging ..
$350.00
This Jian named Bawang Jian(霸王剑);The blade was made of folded steel. High Carbon Steel are folded 13 times creating 8192 layers for superior strength and flexibility. The visible tenuous undulating grain on the blade was resulted from folded repeatedly during forging. This blade has been hand polish..
$280.00
This Chinese Double Fishes Jian (双鱼剑) is finished with a replica of an antique copper fittings with hand carved Fishes design patterns. This Jian is clay tempered folded pattern steel, which shows genuine hamon, beautiful Hada (folded pattern) on the blade. The sword's blade is making by the ancient..
$380.00
This Jian named Dragon Fumoren(龙头伏魔刃). The source of inspiration is Tibetan Buddhism. It is the representative of the five elements, the five Buddhas and the five wisdoms, and the unique realm of Dharma, which implies good luck. The blade was made of pattern steel. High Carbon Steel are folded 13 ti..
$360.00
This is Chinese Xianglong Jian(祥龙剑), the dragon is a mysterious animal in ancient Chinese legends and one of the most representative traditional cultures. Auspicious clouds refer to clouds that symbolize auspiciousness and auspicious clouds. the jian is the made of  Damascus folded steel blade,..
$236.00
This Tiaditional Chinese Dragon and Phoenix Jian sword (龙风剑)is made of folded steel. Both the dragon and the phoenix represent power and status in China, and have auspicious meanings. The blade is heat-treated, tempered, and oil quenched to achieve optimal levels of durability and hardness. The Tsub..
$386.00
This Chinese Four Beasts Han Jian (四兽汉剑)is fully handmade of folded pattern steel which features beautiful grain pattern with visible layers. The fittings are made of sturdy brass material, rich in symbolism, and carefully decorated with "four beasts": the sky blue dragon in the east, the vermilion ..
$346.00
This Chinese sword named Funiu Jian(福牛剑), In China, the bull is a hardworking animal, a symbol of tenacity and perseverance. This Chinese sword is made of folded pattern steel with clay tempered and has been polished by hand. Hand-forged into pattern. The scabbard and handle are all high quality. Ma..
$426.00
Han Dynasty. The Han jian occupies an irreplaceable position in the history of Chinese swords. It is a symbol of power and status. The body of the Han jian is straight and the blade is curved from both sides. This Han Jian sword is the result of a hand forged folded pattern steel blade using folded ..
$326.00
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