Qing jian sword. The hilt on this one-handed double-edged straight-sword, is patterned after those dating from the late Ming (1368-1644) through the Qing dynasties (1644-1912) and into the early ROC (1912-1949).
Blade length: 26" to 32"
Blade width: 1.5"
Handle length: 5.5"
Hilt length: (guard, handle, and pommel) – 10"
Avg. point of balance: 4" to 5" from guard.
Avg. weight: 1.5 lb.