Chinese translation help cutlass length saber

ariel · 24th February 2020, 01:12 PM

How about a picture of the entire sword?

josh stout · 3rd March 2020, 07:20 PM

Finally got around to it.

As you can see, it is a wide bladed militia weapon. It has a feel like an oxtail dao, and a shape similar to some versions of the much heavier dadao.

It is interesting to think of this example having something like a "license", carved into its handle. The workmanship is very professional and solid with a tight grain and no forging flaws. My overall impression is that it is better quality than arms made in smaller villages.

3rd March 2020, 07:20 PM	#2
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	Finally got around to it. As you can see, it is a wide bladed militia weapon. It has a feel like an oxtail dao, and a shape similar to some versions of the much heavier dadao. It is interesting to think of this example having something like a "license", carved into its handle. The workmanship is very professional and solid with a tight grain and no forging flaws. My overall impression is that it is better quality than arms made in smaller villages. Attached Images Last edited by josh stout; 3rd March 2020 at 07:31 PM.

24th February 2020, 01:12 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	How about a picture of the entire sword?