Chinese Swords

Blunt Steel Sparring Jian designed by Scott M. Rodell

Traditionally Chinese Martial Artists have used wooden "wasters" during sparring practice to inform their training and perfect their technique. While these wasters are generally safe, they have serious limitations for learning how swords actually behave during sparring. Hanwei's Sparring Jian was designed by Scott Rodell to handle as closely as possible to sharp jian while providing rounded edges and safe flex during a thrust. Comes with blunted edges and a rolled tip.

Overall Length: 100cm
Blade Length: 74cm
Handle Length: 18cm
Weight: 964g
Point of Balance: 9cm
Blade Steel: 5160

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

Developed in response to requests from Wushu practitioners for swords with ultra-flexible blades, the Practical Wushu (SH2062) sword from Hanwei has a spring steel blade that tapers to almost paper-thin at the tip. The light weight (barely one pound) of the sword makes it extremely fast in skilled hands.

Total Length: 93cm
Blade Length: 76cm
Grip Length: 17cm
Weight: 455g
Blade Thickness (base): 0.4cm
Blade Width (base): 2.7cm
Blade Width (CoP): 2.1cm
Point of Balance (PoB): 6.35cm
Blade: 1566 High Carbon Steel
Edge: Blunt
Pommel: Nut
Scabbard: Synthetic, Steel

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.