Hanwei Hsu Jian

This Hsu Jian features a 28 blade and a fiberglass grip and scabbard.

Designed by worldrenowned Chinese martial arts master Sifu Adam Hsu these Chinese straight swords Jian are becoming the weapon of choice in the Tai Chi community.

Functionality weight and balance are paramount considerations in Sifu Hsursquos designs while Hanweirsquos quality and workmanship give the swords a graceful and pleasing appearance.

The blades are crafted in highcarbon spring steel and have a pronounced center ridge and distal taper producing exactly the right degree of stiffness and a very audible hiss in the cutting stroke.

The Mingstyle steel guards have an embossed Dragon symbol while the openended pommels facilitate the fitting of a tassel.

A unique feature is the ldquoduckbill lockrdquo in the bottom of the scabbard that securely holds the sword in place.

The singlehand sword is available in four blade sizes.

All of the Hsu Jian are available with a choice of fiberglass for durability or wood for the traditionalist grips and scabbards.

Made by Hanwei.

Specifications Overall 35 Blade Length 28rdquo Handle Length 7 Weight 1lb 4oz Point of Balance 4 Width at Guard 1.

03 Width at Tip .

70 Thickness at Guard .

32 Thickness at Tip .

15 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Key Features Highcarbon spring steel Mingstyle guard Fiberglass Handle

$221.00