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37 Inch Chinese Broadsword Review
Anyone interested in Chinese history or about swords in general should consider purchasing the 37 inch Chinese broadsword. This sword has a long history in Chinese culture and has spread from it's origins to influence the sword designs of many other cultures over the centuries. This sword is a great collectors item whether they you've been collecting swords for years or if you're just starting your collection.
This weapon is often referred to as a Chinese broadsword because of the wide blade is the English translation for the sword but it is actually called a dao in Chinese meaning knife or any single-edged blade. These knifes are mostly used for cutting and slashing attacks instead of stabbing attacks. One of the common styles seen is the 37 inch Chinese broadsword which has a comfortable balance and can be displayed or used in combat.
The oldest known dao come from China's bronze age during the Shang Dynasty. These were called zhibei dao or straight backed knives. Generally straight-bladed or slightly curved, this weapon was usually made of bronze but were often made of iron or steel as early as the time of the Warring States.
It was during the Han Dynasty that the dao became a popular choice with infantry troops, eventually replacing the jian as a standard issue weapon because of sturdiness and better chopping abilities. Eventually the dao were exported to Korea and Japan beginning in the Tang Dynasty, greatly influencing sword making in both countries.
Some common features of the dao are the moderately curved single-edged blade and sometimes the back edge of the blade has a few inches sharpened on it as well. Hilts are canted and may also be pierced for lanyards, however modern swords usually have tassels or scarves instead for performances. Most handles are wrapped in cord hiding the handle. The guard is a particularly useful style usually disc-shaped like a cup so that no water can get in the sheath and prevents blood dripping down the handle causing you to lose your grip.
The invasion of Mongols during the Yuan dynasty greatly influenced the design of weapons long after the Yuan Dynasty had collapsed. Blades that had a greater curvature became increasingly popular eventually spawning new styles of the sword that became known as the pei dao. There are four main styles of pei dao these styles being the yanmao dao or goose quill sabre, the liuye dao or willow leaf sabre, pian dao or slashing sabre, and the niuweidao commonly called the oxtail sabre.
In addition to these four pei daos is the dun dao or short dao. Each one of these styles has their own distinct characteristics and are favored for different uses from military use, martial art schools, and even in the kung fu movies that we have all come to love and enjoy.
So as you can see when you purchase a 37 inch Chinese broadsword, it is like buying a piece of Chinese history. This sword is not only an excellent conversation piece when displayed but also an effective weapon with a rich history of use.
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