Hilt Wood Choices:
Hickory, Ipe, Purple Heart
Tip Options
The Han Jian is patterned after traditional Chinese double-edged straight swords from the Han Dynasty era (206 BC – 220 AD)
Choose a "pointed blade tip" for forms and light to medium contact training, or a "rounded blade tip" for robust partner training.
Blade length: 26" to 32"
Blade width: 1.5"
Handle length: 8" (including pommel)
Hilt length: (guard, handle, and pommel) – 10"
Avg. point of balance: 3" to 5" from the guard.
Avg. weight: 1 lb. to 1.5 lb.