Chinese sword
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Historically, Chinese swords are classified into two types, the jian and the dao. A Jian is a straight, double-edged sword mainly used for stabbing; the term has been commonly translated into the Engl
Jian of Yue king Zhezhi Yuyi
Sword of Helü of Wu
Late Spring and Autumn period spear and sword
Close up of sword pattern
Dao (Chinese sword)
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Dao are single-edged Chinese swords, primarily used for slashing and chopping. They can be straight or curved. The most common form is also known as the Chinese sabre, although those with wider blades
Chinese sword
…Historically, Chinese swords are classified into two types, the jian and the dao. A Jian is a straight, double-edged sword mainly used for stabbing; the term has been commonly translated into the English language as a longsword…
A Chinese dao and scabbard of the 18th century
Han dynasty steel ring-headed dao of different sizes (bottom).
Two Sui dynasty zhibeidao with ring-shaped pommels.
Reconstruction of a Tang dynasty ''dao''.