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Tai Chi Sword - Retractable (1!KITCR)
Tai Chi Sword - Light Rosewood (1!KITCL)
Tai Chi Sword - Dark Rosewood (1!KITCD)
Practical Wushu Sword (1!HW2062)
Practical Tai Chi Sword (1!HW2008)
Adam Hsu Jian - Polymer Grip & Scabbard (1!HW2269)
Adam Hsu Jian - Wooden Grip & Scabbard (1!HW2313)
Adam Hsu Two-Handed Jian (2!HW2278)
Damascus Tai Chi Sword (1!HW1013)
Tang Jian (1!HW2349)
Qi Jian (One Piece Forging) (2!HW2295)
Qing Jian (1!HW2007)
Ming Jian (1!HW2006)
Han Jian (1!HW2005)

Tai Chi Sword - Retractable

(Ref: KITCR)

This Retractable Tai Chi Sword is 36"/90cm.

Key Features

Designed for T'ai Chi practitioners
Retractable
Tassle included

Measurements

90cm Overall Length

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Tai Chi Sword - Light Rosewood

(Ref: KITCL)

This Tai Chi Sword is available in Light Rosewood or Dark Rosewood and is 36"/90cm.

Key Features

Designed for T'ai Chi practitioners
Available in Light or Dark Rosewood
Scabbard included

Measurements

90cm Overall Length

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Tai Chi Sword - Dark Rosewood

(Ref: KITCD)

This Tai Chi Sword is available in Light Rosewood or Dark Rosewood and is 36"/90cm.

Key Features

Designed for T'ai Chi practitioners
Available in Light or Dark Rosewood
Scabbard included

Measurements

90cm Overall Length

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Practical Wushu Sword

(Ref: HW2062)

Developed in response to requests from Wushu practitioners for swords with ultra-flexible blades, the Practical Wushu 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. The Tassel (HW2078) will also fit this sword perfectly.

Key Features

Highly flexible
Very light and quick
Loud!

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	92.7cm	36½"
Blade Length	76.2cm	30"
Grip Length	16.5cm	6½"
Weight	0.450Kg	1lb 0oz

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Practical Tai Chi Sword

(Ref: HW2008)

The Practical Taiji (Tai Chi) series from Hanwei has been developed in response to many requests for a quality Taiji sword for everyday practice. This sword features three blade lengths to suit the individual requirements of the Taiji practitioner. Featuring a steel guard and pommel the swords are correctly balanced and the the un-edged blades are crafted in fully tempered high-carbon steel. The flattened-diamond blade section produces a blade that is moderately stiff, while still allowing for some flexibility. A matching Tassel (HW2078) is also available.

Key Features

Designed for T'ai Chi practitioners
Fully tempered high-carbon steel blade
Scabbard included

HW2008A	Metric	Imperial
Blade Type	Semi-Rigid
Overall	87.6cm	34½"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	16.5cm	6½"
Weight	0.530Kg	1lb 3oz

HW2008B	Metric	Imperial
Blade Type	Semi-Rigid
Overall	92.7cm	36½"
Blade	76.2cm	30"
Grip	16.5cm	6½"
Weight	0.620Kg	1lb 6oz

HW2008C	Metric	Imperial
Blade Type	Semi-Rigid
Overall	97.8cm	38½"
Blade	81.3cm	32"
Grip	16.5cm	6½"
Weight	0.620Kg	1lb 6oz

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Adam Hsu Jian - Polymer Grip & Scabbard

(Ref: HW2269)

Designed by world-renowned 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 Hsu’s designs, while Hanwei’s quality and workmanship give the swords a graceful and pleasing appearance. The blades are crafted in high-carbon 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 Ming-style steel guards have an embossed Dragon symbol, while the open-ended pommels facilitate the fitting of a tassel. The Jians are available with the grips and scabbards made from either fiberglass for extreme durability or exotic wood for the traditionalist. A unique feature is the “duck-bill lock” in the bottom of the scabbard that securely holds the sword in place. The single-hand sword is available in four blade sizes 28", 30", 32" and 34".

Key Features

High-carbon spring steel
Ming-style guard
High-resistance wood-grain polymer scabbard

HW2269A	Metric	Imperial
Blade Type	Rigid
Overall	88.9cm	35"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	17.8cm	7"
Weight	0.560Kg	1lb 4oz

HW2269B	Metric	Imperial
Blade Type	Rigid
Overall	94.0cm	37"
Blade	76.2cm	30"
Grip	17.8cm	7"
Weight	0.620Kg	1lb 6oz

HW2269C	Metric	Imperial
Blade Type	Rigid
Overall	99.1cm	39"
Blade	81.3cm	32"
Grip	17.8cm	7"
Weight	0.670Kg	1lb 8oz

HW2269D	Metric	Imperial
Blade Type	Rigid
Overall	104.1cm	41"
Blade	86.4cm	34"
Grip	17.8cm	7"
Weight	0.730Kg	1lb 10oz

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Adam Hsu Jian - Wooden Grip & Scabbard

(Ref: HW2313)

Key Features

High-carbon spring steel
Ming-style guard
High-resistance wood-grain polymer scabbard

HW2313A	Metric	Imperial
Blade Type	Rigid
Overall	88.9cm	35"
Blade	71.1cm	28"
Grip	17.8cm	7"
Weight	0.560Kg	1lb 4oz

HW2313B	Metric	Imperial
Blade Type	Rigid
Overall	94.0cm	37"
Blade	76.2cm	30"
Grip	17.8cm	7"
Weight	0.620Kg	1lb 6oz

HW2313C	Metric	Imperial
Blade Type	Rigid
Overall	99.1cm	39"
Blade	81.3cm	32"
Grip	17.8cm	7"
Weight	0.670Kg	1lb 8oz

HW2313D	Metric	Imperial
Blade Type	Rigid
Overall	104.1cm	41"
Blade	86.4cm	34"
Grip	17.8cm	7"
Weight	0.730Kg	1lb 10oz

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Adam Hsu Two-Handed Jian

(Ref: HW2278)

Designed by world-renowned 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 Hsu’s designs, while Hanwei’s quality and workmanship give the swords a graceful and pleasing appearance. The blades are crafted in high-carbon 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 Ming-style steel guards have an embossed Dragon symbol, while the open-ended pommels facilitate the fitting of a tassel. This Jian is available with the fiberglass grip and scabbard for extreme durability. A unique feature is the “duck-bill lock” in the bottom of the scabbard that securely holds the sword in place. This two-hand Jian features a 36” blade and an 11” grip. With a weight of slightly less than 2 lbs, this long sword handles beautifully.

Key Features

High-carbon spring steel
Ming-style guard
Fiberglass Handle

Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	124.5cm	49"
Blade Length	90.8cm	35¾"
Grip Length	32.4cm	12¾"
Weight	0.900Kg	2lb 0oz

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Damascus Tai Chi Sword

(Ref: HW1013)

Crafted by Hanwei to a completely different standard of quality than most pieces available, our Damascus Taiji (Tai Chi) sword is built around a handforged Damascus steel blade, profiled to produce a fast, well balanced sword for the martial artist and an authentic piece for the collector of Oriental weaponry. The matching rosewood grip and scabbard with solid bronze fittings, decorated in the traditional Chinese motif, are meticulously finished in this heirloom quality sword.

Key Features

Very high quality
Damascus blade
Authentic styling

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Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	94.6cm	37¼"
Blade Length	71.8cm	28¼"
Grip Length	16.5cm	6½"
Weight	0.760Kg	1lb 11oz

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Tang Jian

(Ref: HW2349)

Our Tang Sword is a Jian that exemplifies the artistry and symbolism in Chinese culture across many generations. The proportions and balance of the sword will appeal to the Taijiquan ractitioner, while the unique fittings and decoration will establish its place in many collections. The lion-dog guard is fashioned after the shoulder guards of the Mingguang Armour, an important armour suit dating from the Tang dynasty, while the handle is wrapped in leather over ray skin in a traditional Chinese style for a superior grip. The diamond-section blade has both profile and distal tapers, making for a very quick sword, and is engraved with an ancient dragon pattern over most of its length,. The wooden scabbard is decorated in figured brass and is provided with a belt attachment. The throat of the scabbard fits snugly into the mouth of the lion-dog, an interesting and unique feature!

Key Features

Very high quality
Damascus blade
Authentic styling

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Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	104.8cm	41¼"
Blade Length	73.7cm	29"
Grip Length	18.4cm	7¼"
Weight	1.180Kg	2lb 10oz

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Qi Jian (One Piece Forging)

(Ref: HW2295)

From the master swordsmiths of the Hanwei forge comes the Qi Jian, a re-creation of an ancient design that utilized one-piece forging. The entire sword, from pommel to tip, has been forged from a single billet of steel. This forging technique provides unparalleled strength and balance while exhibiting a clear, belllike tone when lightly struck.

The sword’s name originates with the Qi nation, one of the many warring states that eventually formed modern China. Legend has it that Feng-Xuan, one of the Qi people and a central character in a well known folk tale, possessed such a one piece sword and would use its ringing quality to accompany his singing.

The sword’s grip is rayskin wrapped, a feature matched by the wrap on the throat of the scabbard, making for a stunningly beautiful presentation.

Qi Jian Forging Process - On the close up image you can see two of the many steps required in creating this exceptional one-piece sword. The first shows the basic sword shape after rough forging. While it’s size and weight are considerably more than the finished Qi Jian the forging already exhibits the exceptional balance this design allows. From the rough forging the blade and hilt are further shaped into the finished pattern. After an antique patina is formed on the guard and pommel, the blade is polished and the Qi Jian is fitted with the only piece not made from one steel billet - the genuine ray skin handle wrap. Truly a unique piece.

Key Features

One-Piece Forged Construction
Rayskin Handle Wrap
Superb Balance and Strength

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Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	95.9cm	37¾"
Blade Length	72.4cm	28½"
Grip Length	19.7cm	7¾"
Weight	1.120Kg	2lb 8oz

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Qing Jian

(Ref: HW2007)

The traditional perception of the Taiji sword becomes very apparent in the Qing Sword. The last of the Chinese Dynasties, the Qing (Ching) Dynasty was overthrown by rebellion as late as 1911, by which time the Taiji sword had completed its evolution into the “modern” form. The sword is crafted around a beautifully patternwelded K120C blade with a flattened diamond section. The guard and pommel are constructed of gilded steel featuring a flying bat design, which in Chinese ideology symbolizes luck. The scabbard decorations are in gilded brass and the intricate knot-work of the tassel is art in its own right.

Key Features

Representing the pinnacle of the sword maker's art
Finest Quality Fittings
Superb Balance and Strength

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Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	95.9cm	37¾"
Blade Length	74.2cm	29¼"
Grip Length	19.1cm	7½"
Weight	0.730Kg	1lb 10oz

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Ming Jian

(Ref: HW2006)

The pattern of the Ming Sword dates from the Ming Dynasty (1368 AD -- 1644 AD), which ruled China for almost three centuries after the fall of the Mongol controlled Yuan Dynasty. The beauty of this delightfully compact sword centers on its superb pattern-welded K120C blade, forged with a ridged central fuller providing the stiffness required for thrusting and the lightness required for speed. The grip is sculpted from brown buffalo horn, which is also used in thin, translucent wafers as a shell for the intricately decorated scabbard. The brass fittings are selectively decorated with dynastic designs plated in silver.

Key Features

Representing the pinnacle of the sword maker's art
Finest Quality Fittings
Superb Balance and Strength

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Measurements / Specifications

Specification	Metric	Imperial
Overall	84.5cm	33¼"
Blade Length	66.7cm	26¼"
Grip Length	14.0cm	5½"
Weight	0.450Kg	1lb 0oz

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Han Jian

(Ref: HW2005)

The Han Sword is a cavalry pattern from the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), which reunited China and established boundaries very similar to those existing today. The rosewood grip and scabbard are inlaid with silver in an intricate scroll pattern, while the gilded steel guard, pommel and scabbard decorations feature the “crouching tiger” motif. The random pattern K120C Damascus blade, with its ridged central fuller and reinforced point is admirably suited for slashing cuts and powerful thrusts from horseback.