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Han Jian
한검 · 漢劍
Han dynasty · 3rd century BC–3rd century AD · Ships from China
A long double-edged iron sword of the Han, with jade fittings.
A long, straight double-edged steel blade with jade-toned guard and pommel. It later gave way to the single-edged dao. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 90 cm
- Overall length
- 110 cm
- Weight
- 1.1 kg
- Materials
- High-carbon steel, jade-toned resin fittings, silk cord
- Edge
- Sharp (live blade)
Permit required · This is a live blade of 15 cm or longer. Owning it in Korea requires a permit from the local police.
Purchase
₩2,600,0003 left in stock
Estimated duties (for one)
Loading the duty rules.
Stories told
- 227 BC
When Jing Ke attacked, the First Emperor reportedly could not draw his over-long sword at once.