Hanwei Dadao sh1012

Long the traditional weapon of China’s peasant armies, the Dadao, or big sword (SH1012), was used with deadly effect as late as the 1930’s in the Sino-Japanese War. Its single- or two-handed versatility, combined with the tremendous slashing power of its weight-forward blade made it the ideal close-quarters weapon. Although the originals had no scabbard, a simple carrying case is provided for protection and ease of transportation. Authentic styling Powerful cutting capability Scabbard included BLADE LENGTH: 22 1/4“ HANDLE LENGTH: 14 1/4” OVERALL LENGTH: 37 1/2“ WEIGHT: 2lb 5oz WEIGHT IN BOX: 3lb 5oz BOX HEIGHT: 39” BOX WIDTH: 5 1/2” THICKNESS: .190