Hand forged and expertly tempered from high-quality Damascus steel, their subtly patterned blades are as sharp as they are beautiful.

The heavy guard and pommel are cast from nickel-silver and adorned with watchful Chinese lions. Providing exquisite contrast to the jade green cord and samé wrapped handles and very skin wrapped rosewood scabbards. The Lion Gim is a civilian self-defense Wen Jian (Scholar’s Sword), with a little more panache than the practical versions (like our own Gim Sword) that were made for the battlefield. In our tests it severed and pierced 4” bamboo poles with a single cut or thrust.

Specifications

Weight: 31.7oz
Blade Thickness: 1/4"
Blade Length: 30"
Blade Steel: Damascus
Handle Length/Material: 6-1/4"
Overall Length: 36-1/4"
Additional Features: Polished Samé (Ray Skin) Scabbard with Nickle-Silver Fittings
Blade Length Range: 30+ in
Steel Family: Damascus
Sword Style: Chinese

Jade Lion Gim

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