Hanwang Jian – Hand-Forged Patterned Steel with Brass Fittings

The Hanwang Jian is a Chinese straight sword pairing a hand-forged patterned steel blade with finely carved brass fittings. A reddish-brown Dipteryx odorata wood scabbard and a solid-wood handle wrapped in black cord complete its distinctive appearance. Hand-forged patterned steel blade The blade is hand forged from patterned steel (百炼花纹钢) and finely ground to reveal its flowing surface pattern. It is supplied unsharpened. The blade is rigid. Do not attempt to bend it. Carved brass and a wooden scabbard The brass fittings are finely carved, carefully ground and polished, with raised decoration visible on the guard, pommel and scabbard fittings. The scabbard is made from Dipteryx odorata wood (香二翅豆). The solid-wood handle has a black cord wrap. Specifications Specification Details Overall length with scabbard 42.13 in / 107 cm Sword length without scabbard 40.94 in / 104 cm Blade length 30.31 in / 77 cm Handle length 9.45 in / 24 cm Blade width 1.50 in / 3.8 cm Blade thickness 0.31 in / 0.8 cm Weight with scabbard 4.37 lb / 1.98 kg Weight without scabbard 2.98 lb / 1.35 kg Blade material Hand-forged patterned steel (百炼花纹钢) Blade finish Finely ground Blade configuration Rigid; do not bend Edge Unsharpened Fittings Finely carved, carefully ground and polished brass Scabbard Dipteryx odorata wood (香二翅豆) Handle Solid wood wrapped in black cord Measurements and weights are approximate. Wood grain, steel pattern and hand-finished details may vary between individual pieces. What's included One Hanwang Jian sword One matching wooden scabbard One black fabric sword bag The display stand shown in the photographs is not included. Care and handling Keep the blade clean and dry, and apply a light protective oil after handling. Keep moisture away from the wood and cord wrap. Handle the pointed blade carefully, even though the edges are unsharpened. Intended for adult collection and display; do not bend the blade or use it for cutting or contact practice. Store securely away from children.