Wo Yao Dao

Wo Yao Dao (Japanese style waist saber) is a single handed saber.  It has a slender profile, with an accelerated curve towards the tip, which is typical for Ming to early Qing sabers. It has a ridged cross-section, much in the style of Japanese swords but without the kissaki that is so characteristic for Japanese work. This Wo Yao Dao is closely based on an antique Late Ming Dynasty Yao Dao in the fame Mandarin Mansion Collection.  Pommel secured by peening. Scabbard High quality wood scabbard wrapping with microfiber vegan leather “Fang Shi (Square style)” Iron Fittings ** In Ming and Qing  Dynasty, military Dao use Iron as the hand guard material instead of brass, a softer metal. ** Hand guard, handle ferrule and pommel –  iron Scabbard fittings  –  iron Military Green cotton cord wrapped handle and wrist cord.

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Blade length: 77.3 cm  (30.43″)
Hilt handle length: 17.34 cm   (6.83″)
Total length: 94.0 cm  (37.00″)
Blade Width at hand guard: 30 mm
Blade Width at tip: 22 mm
Blade Thickness at hand guard: 7 mm
Blade Thickness at the tip: 3 mm
Sword only weight: approx.968 g   (2 lb. 2.15 oz)
Blade Profile: diamond 4 surfaces Gentle tapering
POB: approx.. 16.5 cm  (6.49″) from the base of the hand guard
Steel : GB 60Si2MnA