Magnificent Chu Jian

Magnificent Chu Jian is a single hand Chu Jian.  Magnificent Chu Jian is model after the design of 2,000+ year old Chu Jian specimens excavated during the 1950-1980 from tombs dating back to 315 – 221 BC, in regions within the ancient Kingdom of Chu.   Kingdom of Chu was famous throughout the land for their steel swords and Chu Jian’s fame was mentioned in multiple  historical records.  Contemporary with the mature bronze swords, Chu Jian represents an advancement in iron foundry technology and is an example of early transition from bronze to steel weapons.   In the hand guard are two inscriptions in ancient bird-worm seal script of the word for gentleman warrior 士 “Shi”. The blade have double wide groove fashioned after bronze swords showing the transitional design from bronze weapon to the first steel weapon.  Sturdy and substantial hand feel in-spite of its light weight.
Hardness 54-55 HRC. Blade rebounds to true after bending,   Cut bamboo with ease. Hand polish to mirror shine and sword sharp edge.  Fittings Industrial grade precision case brass fittings.  The hand guard have classic Taotie Zoomorphic pattern.  The pommel have beautiful concentric circular grooves, a signature of high status exclusive for king and nobility. Scabbard Ancient Chu Style thin edge and slim scabbard.   The beautiful scabbard pattern is classic Chu phoenix motif in red, accented with yellow on black background.

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Long Version
Blade length: 80 cm (31.4″)
Hilt handle length:15 cm (5.9″)
Total length: 95 cm (37.4″)
Blade Width at hand guard: 35 mm
Blade Width at tip: 20 mm
Blade Thickness at hand guard: 7 mm
Blade Thickness at the tip: 2.5 mm
Sword only weight: approx. 714 g (1 lb. 10 oz)
Blade Profile: 8 surfaces shallow groove Folded pattern steel
POB: approx.. .17 cm (6.69″) from the base of the hand guard
Steel : 1065 carbon steel + T9 tungsten-vanadium high-speed tool stee