Scratch and Dent - 65MN Spring Steel Ming Dynasty Willow Leaf Dao

Scratch and Dent - 65MN Spring Steel Ming Dynasty Willow Leaf Dao

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65MN Spring Steel Ming Dynasty Willow Leaf Dao from the hot specials section.

Scratch and Dent Issue: The scabbard has a hairline crack and fracture towards the bottom. Everything else is fine.

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SCRATCH AND DENT ISSUES - rough handling during shipping cracked the bottom few inches of the scabbard. Easy fix for someone with experience or just left as is. The blade/sword itself is fine. Huge discount for one lucky, fast person.

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Influenced by the Mongol invasions and after the collapse of the Yuan Dynasty, by the early Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) the Chinese Dao had changed from a single edged to a curved single edged blade and was so successful on the battlefield that it continued in military use well into the Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1911). The willow leaf style, unlike its cousin the Goosequill Saber (which cuves only towards the very end of the blade) was the most common type of Dao (saber) on the Ming Dynasty battlefield onwards and is also the most common type of Dao used in surviving Chinese Martial arts.

Unlike most Wushu Dao on the market however, this is no flimsy, whippy blade for show but is based on the swords used in actual historical combat. And with the extremely strong, well made 65MN Spring Steel blade with partial fuller (blood groove) is an exceptional cutter for a one handed sword.

Weighing just 1.8lbs with a point of balance far out enough to give it some power behind each stroke, it is an extremely well balanced and enjoyable cutter and exceptional value for money.

When on display, it is highly intimidating, but this is no mere ornament and is the kind of sword many other companies may try to pass off as a much higher priced item and charge accordingly, but here you can get it for an honest and awesome price that almost anyone can afford.

How to Use

Repair or restore the scabbard or just use the blade as a cutter, the choice is yours.
Overall (with scabbard): 38 1/8", Overall (without scabbard): 34 1/2", Blade length: 26 1/2", Handle length: 7 1/2", Weight: 1.8 lbs, Point of balance: 5 1/2" from hand guard

Materials and Construction

65MN Spring Steel Hand Forged and Factory Sharpened Blade. Wooden core scabbard with faux leather inlay, zinc aluminum cast fittings. Hex nut assembly for easy tightening or customization.
Shipped from the Ryujin workshop in Los Angeles within 2 business days. $20 flat rate USA shipping for up to 2 swords via UPS or USPS, FREE shipping if 3 or more swords ordered at the same time. International shipping via USPS, $60 to selected international destinations by USPS. Click here for more shipping information

Warranty Info

We guarantee if you keep it well oiled and maintained, the blade of any sword sold from the SBG sword store will hold up to a LIFETIME of reasonable usage without breakage. If it breaks during the course of reasonable and intended usage we will replace it with either the same (or if unavailable, a similar) model completely free of charge. If you abuse it, like try to cut down a tree, attempt to replicate the destructive testing vids on you tube or otherwise use it in any way outside of traditional cutting techniques, we will do our best to help but the warranty is void. This warranty applies to the original purchaser (proof of purchase required) and remains in effect for as long as SBG is around to honor it.

Return Policy

All Scratch and Dent Sales are final and unless the items arrive DOA, cannot be returned or refunded Click here for more info on our guarantees
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