Hanwei Dadao Sword, 1566 Carbon Steel, SH1012

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. Although the originals had no scabbard, a simple carrying case is provided for protection and ease of transportation.

• Steel: 1566
  Authentic styling
• Powerful cutting capability
• Scabbard included 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"
  Weight in box:  3lb 5oz
  Box height:  39”
  Box width:  5 1/2”
  
  Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.