CHINESE DADAO (SH1012) by CAS HANWEI
Long the traditional weapon of China’s peasant armies, the Dadao, or big sword, was used with deadly effect as late as the 1930’s in the Sino-Japanese War. Its single- or two-handed versatility, combined with the tremendous slashing power of its weight-forward blade made it the ideal close-quarters weapon. The Dadao measures 37 1/2 inches in length overall with a 22 1/4 inch sharpened high carbon steel blade, and finds its point of balance at 4 1/2 inches from the guard. Although the originals had no scabbard, a simple carrying case is provided for protection and ease of transportation. |
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• Overall: 37 1/2“
• Blade Length: 22 1/4“
• Handle Length: 14 1/4”
• Weight: 2lb 5oz
• Width at Guard: 1.74"
• Width at Tip: 3.8"
• Thickness at Guard: .20"
• Thickness at Tip: .10"
Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.
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