Military Da Dao

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specifications and other fine surviving specimens and recreate what a Military Da Dao should have been. Great articles about Da Dao from the Chinese Martial Arts research blog Kung Ku Tea can be find here . Your can find translation of the training manual for Military DaDao here and here Specifications  Sword only weight:  approx.         1200 g (2 lb. 10.3 oz) Cutting edge length approx.         59.7 cm  (23.5") Saber spine length approx.           53.9 cm  (21.25") Tip clip portion length approx.      7.6 cm (3")             Handle including ring                     27.9 cm  (11.5") Handle wood grip part                  21.6 cm  (8.5") Ring Diameter                                7.6 cm  (3") Point of Balance                 &n