Dao for opinions please

Klas Larsson · 21st August 2008, 12:30 AM

Found a link to Alfred Tans web-page with a very similar dao, and the comment that it's military, hope he don't mind me using it. I think he in turn has his information from Phil Tom, who have restored his Chinese swords on this page http://www.japanesesword.com/Images/...se/DaoJian.htm

Taking a second look, doesn't that dao in the link look more yan mao dao like, if you should think about what I said on the curve of the blade.... and with a tapper to the blade... and it seems to have a little more curve to the handle, no? Maybe a little earlier style, or for another army group? Ahh well , waiting for the real experts who can read army regulations manuals to fill in here

Klas Larsson · 21st August 2008, 12:35 AM

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So do you both think the hideous cord binding is original?

Probably not, its to thick and the way it's wrapped does not look right. I would have wrapped it in the style you see on Alfred Tans dao, or just wrapped around, with dark blue or green cord, that where used for the Blue and Green banners.

Atlantia · 21st August 2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Klas Larsson

Probably not, its to thick and the way it's wrapped does not look right. I would have wrapped it in the style you see on Alfred Tans dao, or just wrapped around, with dark blue or green cord, that where used for the Blue and Green banners.

Thank-you Klas. The sword you mention appears to be identical to mine (except in nicer condition).
And the hideous binding can go in the bin as soon as I can find the right replacements and an explanation of the binding technique! Any suggestions? ;-)

Klas Larsson · 21st August 2008, 12:49 AM

There were threads on this at the old SFI Chinese sword forum, that are archived, good ones.

Atlantia · 21st August 2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Klas Larsson

There were threads on this at the old SFI Chinese sword forum, that are archived, good ones.

Sorry Klas, I'm fairly new to the forums, 'SFI Chinese sword forum'??

Klas Larsson · 21st August 2008, 01:23 AM

You'll find it here http://forums.swordforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=146 and then look for archived forums, after you registered you can search for threads on wrapping. My friend William Reinman contributed there and today he does Chinese sword wrapping for others. This is a great source for information, lots of good old threads!

Atlantia · 22nd August 2008, 01:24 AM

Thanks Klas, done and posted, gonna trawl the old threads for info!

Klas & RSWORD.
As a last thought on the Boxer idea, I wonder if the handle bindings are boxer additions to a reused earlier Imperial army sword?

I gotta say, I'm quietly quite chuffed with it!
Reminds me of a chinldhood spent watching 'The Water Margin'.

:-)

21st August 2008, 12:30 AM	#1
Klas Larsson Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23	Found a link to Alfred Tans web-page with a very similar dao, and the comment that it's military, hope he don't mind me using it. I think he in turn has his information from Phil Tom, who have restored his Chinese swords on this page http://www.japanesesword.com/Images/...se/DaoJian.htm Taking a second look, doesn't that dao in the link look more yan mao dao like, if you should think about what I said on the curve of the blade.... and with a tapper to the blade... and it seems to have a little more curve to the handle, no? Maybe a little earlier style, or for another army group? Ahh well , waiting for the real experts who can read army regulations manuals to fill in here Last edited by Klas Larsson; 21st August 2008 at 12:47 AM.

21st August 2008, 12:49 AM	#4
Klas Larsson Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23	There were threads on this at the old SFI Chinese sword forum, that are archived, good ones.

21st August 2008, 01:23 AM	#6
Klas Larsson Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 23	You'll find it here http://forums.swordforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=146 and then look for archived forums, after you registered you can search for threads on wrapping. My friend William Reinman contributed there and today he does Chinese sword wrapping for others. This is a great source for information, lots of good old threads!

22nd August 2008, 01:24 AM	#7
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thanks Klas, done and posted, gonna trawl the old threads for info! Klas & RSWORD. As a last thought on the Boxer idea, I wonder if the handle bindings are boxer additions to a reused earlier Imperial army sword? I gotta say, I'm quietly quite chuffed with it! Reminds me of a chinldhood spent watching 'The Water Margin'. :-)