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Dao (pronunciation: [táʊ], English approximation: / daʊ / dow, Chinese: 刀; pinyin: dāo; jyutping: dou1) are single-edged Chinese swords, primarily used for slashing and chopping. They can be straight or curved.
Discover our extensive index of Chinese swords, sortable by period, type, and use. In general, Chinese swords are categorized into two main types: dao (curved sabers) and jian (straight swords), each reflecting the rich history and craftsmanship of these iconic weapons.
The term dao, 刀 encompasses a diverse range of Chinese single-edged weapons. While most associate it with the curved-blade saber, it can also refer to other types, including backswords, falchions, polearms, and knives.
A Jian is a straight, double-edged sword mainly used for stabbing, and has been commonly translated into the English language as a longsword; while a dao is a single-edged sword (mostly curved from the Song dynasty forward) mainly used for cutting, and has been translated as a saber or a "knife".
Terminology. Yanmaodao is a modern term, which appears to have been coined by antique collectors to help classify this distinct shape of military sabre blade. It does not appear to have been used in classical texts.
The Dao, a curved, single-edged sword, is another central figure in the realm of Chinese weapons. It’s often likened to the Jian’s more robust, less delicate sibling and is pragmatic for its straightforward usage.
Mastery of the Blade: The Dao Sword. Used on the battlefield for over two millennia, the dao sword is a pivotal weapon in Chinese martial history, epitomising the mastery and evolution of blade craftsmanship in ancient China. This is the story of the dao, the legendary Chinese single-edged sword.
Two renowned Chinese swords, the jian and dao, have distinct designs that reveal much of their role in history. Known respectively as the “Sword of Scholars” and the “Sword of Warriors,” these blades not only differ in structure and spirit, but also represent different philosophies in combat.
Dao (刀) are single-edged Chinese swords, primarily used for slashing and chopping. Single-edged blades had been used in China as early as the Shang Dynasty and the dao has taken several variations throughout the different dynasties.
This Chinese young woman is performing the Chinese traditional kungfu "miao dao". The Miao Dao Sword is a Chinese two-handed saber of the Ming Dynasty era.