How common are crudely cut and imprecise fullers on Chinese swords?

David R · 8th January 2025, 12:33 AM

Nice! Thanks for posting. I do know that during China's WWII 1933-45 a lot of Dadao were made in a hurry by local smiths, and not to exacting standards. "There was a war on, don't you know"! Got pics somewhere if wanted.

Sakalord364 · 8th January 2025, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by David R

Nice! Thanks for posting. I do know that during China's WWII 1933-45 a lot of Dadao were made in a hurry by local smiths, and not to exacting standards. "There was a war on, don't you know"! Got pics somewhere if wanted.

Would be interesting to see them! Utilitarian weapons are fascinating

David R · 9th January 2025, 01:09 PM

From my files, I forget where from originally.

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David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,120	Nice! Thanks for posting. I do know that during China's WWII 1933-45 a lot of Dadao were made in a hurry by local smiths, and not to exacting standards. "There was a war on, don't you know"! Got pics somewhere if wanted.