Niu Wei Shuang Dao

Niu Wei Shuang Dao (Double Oxtail Saber) 牛尾雙刀 Niu Wei Dao 牛尾刀 or “oxtail saber”  originated in civilian circles sometime in the 19th century. One variation is the double oxtail saber Niu Wei Shuang Dao 牛尾雙刀, where the handle and hand guard is split in half so both swords can be stacked and inserted into a single scabbard for the convenience of carrying. Niu Wei Dao are characterized by having relatively thin blades that flare out near the tip, where they have a rounder cutting section than other Chinese saber types. The blade has a beautiful sweeping upward curve with a handle that curve downwards. This design is optimized for cutting soft targets, reflected the disappearance of armor on Chinese battlefield when firearms became more widespread.  Niu Wei Shaun Dao is versatile, impressive looking and gain popularity among  martial artists. This Niu Wei Shuang Dao set is an exacting replica of a well preserved late Qing Dynasty specimen. Through spring tempering with oil quenching. Blade rebounds to true after bending, Pommel secured by peens. Fittings Hand guard, – cast stainless steel Handle ferrule and pommel – brass Scabbard fittings  – brass Scabbard Microfiber faux black leather wrap wood scabbard.

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Blade length:  81 cm  (31.8″)
Hilt handle length:  17.8.0  cm  (7.0″)
Total length: 100.5 cm (39″)
Blade Width at hand guard: 35 mm
Blade Thickness at hand guard: 6 mm
Blade Thickness at the tip: 2 mm
Sword only weight: approx. 1045g (2lb 4.86 oz)
POB: approx..   11 cm (4.33″) from the base of the hand guard
Steel : GB 60Si2MnA