Traditional Chinese Miao Dao Wushu Swords Miaodao

Description

History Description:
The miaodao is a Chinese two-handed
dao
or
saber
of the
Republican
era, with a narrow blade with a length of 1.2 metres (47 in) or more and a long
hilt
.
The name means "sprout saber", presumably referring to a likeness between the weapon and a newly sprouted plant. While the miaodao is a recent weapon.
The name has come to be applied to a variety of earlier Chinese long sabers, such as the
zhanmadao
and
changdao
.
Along with the
dadao
, miaodao were used by some Chinese troops during the
Second Sino-Japanese War
.
Product Description:
The blade is made from 2cr13 stainless steel.
The fittings are made from full handmade brass.
The scabbard and handle are made out of solid pearwood in natural color and black stained.
The blade would be semi-stiff(The tip of blade can be bent a bit) and blunt if not hand forged and tempered!
The blade would be stiff if hand forged and tempered!
Specification:
The whole length-138cm.
The length of handle-40cm.
The length of blade-99cm.
The sword weight without scabbard- approx 1.1kg