Dao for opinions please

Atlantia · 20th August 2008, 10:51 PM

Hi all,
Please have a look at my latest aquisition.
I've always wanted a big Dao, I really wanted a curved classic 'oxtail' (niu wei) Dao, but who am I to refuse fate.
So, here it is, I think this shape is military style?
Is it a 'Goose Quill' (yan mao) Dao?
The handle fittings and thick cord binding have been painted with some kind of black pitch at some stage, looks like long ago.
Opinions and any information please, I know nothing!
Date? Boxer?
Dimensions: 90cm (36") Weight 1500g (just under 3 1/2 lb)

20th August 2008, 10:51 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Dao for opinions please Hi all, Please have a look at my latest aquisition. I've always wanted a big Dao, I really wanted a curved classic 'oxtail' (niu wei) Dao, but who am I to refuse fate. So, here it is, I think this shape is military style? Is it a 'Goose Quill' (yan mao) Dao? The handle fittings and thick cord binding have been painted with some kind of black pitch at some stage, looks like long ago. Opinions and any information please, I know nothing! Date? Boxer? Dimensions: 90cm (36") Weight 1500g (just under 3 1/2 lb)