Pudao

The Chinese Pudao, originally an infantry weapon, has been adopted into the martial arts and its use in the hands of a skilled practitioner is spectacular. This weapon is also known as a horse-cutter sword, since it was used to slice the legs out from under a horse during battle. Our Pudao is a weapon to be coveted by infantry of old and modern martial artists alike. The high-carbon tempered steel blade has an agressive distal taper to promote quickness and balance and a long tang for strength, while the oak staff is tightly wrapped in a traditional pattern to optimize handling and adds to the distinctive appearance, as do the dragon-head bronzed steel blade collar and bell tassel. This weapon combines the best attributes of the sword and staff.

KEY FEATURES:

* Authentic Styling
* High-Carbon Tempered Blade
* Excellent Balance

MEASUREMENTS:

HANDLE LENGTH: 41 1/4
OVERALL LENGTH: 69 3/4
WEIGHT: 5lbs 5oz
THICKNESS: .28