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Recorded in the Song dynasty military manual, "The essential summary of military affairs" were illustrations of standard military weapons including 8 Daos (single edge swords)Seven were bladed polearms and a single handed dao with the caption "Hand Dao".
Here we offer a 1:1 replica of a rare and well preserved, Song Hand Dao. Song Hand Dao is primarily a single handed wide blade dao. This specimen has a longer handle such that the dao can be wielded with 2 hands if needed.
Song Hand Dao is powerful, thick and stout and one of the first Chinese wide bladed dao. This Song Hand Dao is fitted with a Ring at the hilt following a long tradition started 1000 years before with the Han Dao.
Additional Info
Additional Info
| Brand | LK Chen |
|---|---|
| Product Use | Test Cutting |
| Edge | Sharp |
| Specification | Total Length: 89cm Blade Length: 65.5cm Grip Length: 18cm Point of Balance (from crossbar): 16cm Weight: 1kg Blade Thickness: 7mm Material: GB 65Mn High Carbon Manganese Spring Steel Scabbard: Yes (high quality white wood scabbard) |
