Dragon Sword- Han Jian - High Carbon 1095 Steel Sword- 39"- Chinese
Dragon Sword - Han Jian: A Blade Carved from History Engage with the whispers of ancient Chinese wisdom with our Dragon Sword - Han Jian, a blade whose legend traces back to the dawn of the Han dynasty. A creation of the yore, the Jian sword’s silhouette became a notable departure from its sibling, the Dao sword of the Song dynasty. While the Dao reflects the fluid grace of a saber, the Jian mirrors the staunch dignity of a European longsword, offering a delicate balance between grace and power, a poetic narrative of steel. Historic Essence: Originating in the era of bronze, the Jian saw the day's light during the mid-third century BC, only to evolve into an iron and steel marvel during the late Warring State period. The sword became an emblem of a unique class of swordsmen, who made a living from the noble art of fencing, which too was an aristocratic pastime, embodying a culture of martial elegance. Though the detailed "Way of the Jian" manual has succumbed to the annals of history,