Wo Yao Dao

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specifications to adapt to single handed use and the imported swords are of various qualities and not all were heirloom quality. With the abundance of Japanese imports as inspiration, Chinese sword makers craft swords with Japanese influence and with Chinese forging techniques, the results were often blades with equivalent quality of the imports with the added benefits of local repair and restoration if needed.   This Wo Yao Dao is closely based on an antique Late Ming Dynasty Yao Dao in the fame Mandarin Mansion Collection. Specifications  Sword only weight:  approx. 968 g   (2 lb. 2.15 oz) Blade length approx.          77.3 cm  (30.43") Handle length approx.        17.34 cm   (6.83") Total length  approx.           94.0 cm  (37.00") POB from hilt:                      16.5 cm  (6.49") Blade thickness   at base:                   7.0 mm   mid-point:                4.7 mm near tip:       &nbs