LK Chen – Tornado Cutting Jian
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel
- Overall Length
- 35 1/2"
- Weight
- 1 lb 8 oz
- Brand
- LK Chen
- Culture
- Chinese
- Era
- World Wars
Overview
LK Chen - Tornado Cutting Jian
The Tornado Cutting Jian lives up to its name as a lightning fast Jian in the hand that can effortlessly recover or change direction. Though particularly light and nimble in the hand, this Jian finds the right balance in its blade geometry and blade mass to ensure it slices and cuts light targets with great ability and effectiveness and at impressive velocity. The blade has just the right amount of balance between flex and rigidity and is tempered to a 54-55 HRc hardness.
The guard takes its form from Ming Dynasty Jian with a stylized dragon head form that is as much form and function with its upturned quillon ends to assist with parrying and binding. The pommel is of matched brass and the grip is boxwood which has been for a pleasing grip that is not only smooth but also has a subtle tactile feel to its grip. The scabbard is matching carved boxwood with brass fittings.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- LK Chen
- Culture
- Chinese
- Era
- World Wars
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 35 1/2"
- Blade Length
- 27 1/2"
- Blade
- GB 60Si2MnA High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel
- Weight
- 1 lb 8 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 2"
- Thickness
- 4.9 mm - 1.5 mm
- Width
- 32 mm
- Grip Length
- 5 3/8" (brass ferrules and wood grip)
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- China
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Q&A
Questions from the community
Q What steel is the blade made from? Common Question
GB 60Si2MnA high carbon manganese spring steel.
Q How does it handle and balance? Common Question
It is a particularly light, fast Jian with quick recovery; point of balance is about 2 inches from the guard.
Q Is the edge sharpened from the factory? Common Question
Yes, it comes sharpened.
Q What is the blade hardness and flex? Common Question
Tempered to about 54–55 HRC with a balance of flex and rigidity suitable for light target cutting.
Q What are the hilt materials? Common Question
Brass guard and pommel with a carved boxwood grip and brass ferrules.
Q What type of scabbard is included? Common Question
A matching carved boxwood scabbard with brass fittings and suspension hardware.
Q Is it suitable for reenactment or cutting practice? Common Question
Classed as battle ready; designed for light target cutting. Suitability for specific reenactment rules depends on event safety requirements.
Q Where is it made? Common Question
China.
Q How should I maintain it? Common Question
Keep the blade lightly oiled to prevent corrosion and wipe dry after handling; periodically check brass fittings and wood for cleanliness and a light wax if desired.
Q What are the key dimensions and weight? Common Question
Overall length approx. 35.5 in; blade length 27.5 in; width 32 mm; thickness tapers 4.9 mm to 1.5 mm; grip length about 5 3/8 in; weight about 1 lb 8 oz.
The Maker
LK Chen
LK Chen produces faithful recreations of historical Chinese swords and weapons with highly precise blade geometry and balance. They take great efforts to adhere to the authenticity of a weapon and its particular historical era in order to produce the most accurate recreations available.
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