Language: Cantonese
Source: In common use

Description

Gim (劍) is the name for the Chinese straightsword, from a large two-handed version to a standard size, up to shortswords and daggers.

The defining feature of the jiàn is not only that it's double-edged, but that both edges are exactly the same length. Therefore, a straight sword with a single long edge and double-edged tip section would still be considered a dāo, even if the tip section is completely symmetrical.

A good jian of the late Qing.

For more information, see the complete article: Jiàn (劍)