Zhan Ma Dao - High Carbon Damascus Steel - Da Dao Sword Horse Chopping Sword - 40"

Dadao Sword Description The Zhan Ma Dao, similar to the dadao sword, or Da Dao Sword, is a single handed Chinese saber, or broadsword, with a single edged blade used for chopping and slashing. This sword was specially used for horse chopping to bring down rival cavalry. Originally dating back to the Bronze Aged Shang Dynasty (1766-1122 B.C.E.), the dao gained fame during the Han Dynasty. Common dao blade designed typically come from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 C.E.). The dao was the common weapon of the calvary during the early Han dynasty (206 B.C.E-220 C.E.) but it evolved into an infantry weapon, replacing the han jian. It ranged in size between 34”-45” and was used with a rectangular shield. Middle eastern and European sabers were influenced by the design of the dao since the Mongol invasion in the 13th century. This sword is a Zhan Ma Dao Sword. Currently the weapon is commonly used in martial arts and self-defense training due to its versatility. Blade Materials The longsword s