Hanwei Dadao
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AUD$339.00
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.
Details
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 sword. Although the original sword had no scabbard, Hanwei provides a simple carrying case for protection and ease of transportation.
Specifications
SPECIFICATION | METRIC | IMPERIAL |
Overall Length | 953mm | 37.5" |
Blade Length | 565mm | 22.25" |
Handle Length | 362mm | 14.25" |
Weight | 1.05 Kg | 2 lbs 5 oz |
Point of Balance | 114mm | 4.5" |
Width at Guard | 44mm | 1.74" |
Width at Tip | 97mm | 3.8" |
Thickness at Guard | 5.08mm | 0.2" |
Thickness at Tip | 3mm | 0.1" |
Blade Steel | 1566 | |
Specifications will vary slightly from piece to piece. |