The traditional weapon of China’s peasant armies, the Dadao, or big sword as it was called, was used in the 1930’s in the Sino-Japanese War with deadly effect. Its ability to be used with a single- or two-handed grip. It's tremendous slashing power with its weight-forward blade made it ideal in close-quarters combat. The originals did not have a scabbard. Hanwei supplies a simple carrying case for protection and safe transportation.


KEY FEATURES:

MEASUREMENTS:

Blade length:  22-1/4”
Handle length:   14-1/4”
Overall length:  37-1/2”
Weight:  2lb 5oz
Point of Balance:  4-1/2"
Width at Guard:  1.74"
Width at Tip:  3.8"
Thickness at Guard: .20"
Thickness at TIP: .10"