Ming Crossbowmen’s Dao

Ming Crossbowmen’s Dao 明弩手帶刀 Crossbowmen’s Dao was the standard side arm for Ming’s crossbow units, carried by strapping underneath the waist band.  The length of the dao was designed to not interfering with the crossbow, which was also carried strap by the waist.   Crossbowmen’s Dao was a handy and versatile weapon primarily for double hand use but could also be weld single handed. Fittings   ** In Ming and Qing  Dynasty, military Dao use Iron as the hand guard material instead of brass, a softer metal. ** Iron Dragon abstract motif hand guard,  1:1 recreation of a Ming Dynasty specimen.  Iron hilt ferrule and pommel    Scabbard fittings  – Cast stainless steel Pommel secured by peening.  Striking yellow cord wrapped handle.     Scabbard made with wood core wrapped with beige microfiber vegan leather and cast stainless steel fittings. Fit and finish

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Blade length: 86.0 cm   (33.89″)
Hilt handle length: 34.0 cm    (13.39″)
Total length:  120.0 cm  (47.24″)
Blade Width at hand guard: 35 mm
Blade Width at tip: 24 mm
Blade Thickness at hand guard: 9 mm
Blade Thickness at the tip: 3.5 mm
Sword only weight: approx. 1554 g (3 lb. 6.8 oz)
POB: approx..11 cm   (4.33″) from the base of the hand guard
Steel : GB 60Si2MnA