Broadsword Niu Wei Dao, LK Chen

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This high carbon steel broadsword with fuller is suitable for Kung-Fu and Tai-Chi practice.

History of the Niu Wei Dao broadsword

Niu Wei Dao 牛尾刀 or "oxtail saber"  originated in civilian circles sometime in the 19th century.   They are characterized by having relatively thin blades that flare out near the tip, where they have a rounder cutting section than other Chinese saber types. The blade has a beautiful sweeping upward curve with a handle that curve downwards. This design is optimized for cutting soft targets, reflected the disappearance of armor on Chinese battlefield when firearms became more widespread.  Niu Wei Dao is versatile, impressive looking and gain widespread use among local militia, security police, body guards and martial artists.  This late Qing Dynasty design have made it known as the archetypical Chinese saber.

This Niu Wei Dao is an exacting replica of a well preserved Qing Dynasty Niu Wei Dao.

Characteristics:

Blade:

• Broadsword with high carbon steel blade and fuller
• Sharp and rigid blade
• Blade length: 74.5 cm
• Blade width: 4 cm (thinnest), 5.5 cm (thickest)

Handle and guard :

• Black braided handle
• Handle length: 17 cm

Scabbard :

• Scabbard in natural wood with black decorations
• Scabbard dimensions: 78 x 7 cm
• Scabbard weight: 515 g

Total dimensions :

• Weight of the broadsword alone: 0.9 kg
• Total weight of the weapon (weapon and scabbard): 1.415 kg