Shuang shou jian
Encyclopedia
Shuang shou jian is a type of Chinese
two-handed double-edged straight sword
(jian
). These were up to 1.6 meters (65") in length, and the two-handed handle could be used as a lever to lock the opponent's arm if necessary.
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two-handed double-edged straight sword
Sword
A sword is a bladed weapon used primarily for cutting or thrusting. The precise definition of the term varies with the historical epoch or the geographical region under consideration...
(jian
Jian
The jian is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China. The first Chinese sources that mention the jian date to the 7th century BCE during the Spring and Autumn Period; one of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian.Historical one-handed versions have blades...
). These were up to 1.6 meters (65") in length, and the two-handed handle could be used as a lever to lock the opponent's arm if necessary.