A guandao is a type of Chinese pole weapon that is used in some forms of Chinese martial arts. In Chinese, it is properly called a yanyuedao ("reclining moon blade"), the name under which it always appears in texts from the Song to Qing dynasties such as the Wujing Zongyao and Huangchao Liqi Tushi. It is comparable to the Japanese naginata and the European fauchard or glaive and consists of a heavy blade with a spike at the back and sometimes also a notch at the spike's upper base that can catch an opponent's weapon. In addition there are often irregular serrations that lead the back edge of the blade to the spike. The blade is mounted atop a 1.5 m to 1.8 m (5–6 foot) long wooden or metal pole with a pointed metal counter weight used to balance the heavy blade and for striking on the opposite end.
An exquisite craftmanship, very sturdy, genuine materials and really beautiful.
Only one point of disappointment, and it is a major one for me;
like written in your description of this Tanto :
- "razors edge sharp"
- "battle-ready swords"
- "built for cutting" (?!)
- "extremely sharp hand honed edge".
I am afraid it is not true.
I own a Katana with those qualities and this Tanto is not near
to cut something at all. It is even dull at some points to say the truth.
....but 4 stars anyway because it is awesome for display.
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High-performance Japanese Shirasaya Tanto Sword T10 Carbon Steel |
Absolutely highly satisfied with this product! It came within 7 days of ordering, I got constant updates on the location of the package, and I am happy to say it came in great condition. Very well made, excellent craftsmanship for the price. I would highly recommend this product, I will certainly be ordering from Truekatana again in the future. They've won my business.
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Awesome sword! Wife hates it but I love it! Looks beautiful!!
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I was worried about problems with the sword being imported into Japan, which is very strict regarding it's laws on swords, but there were surprisingly no problems at all!
Thank you very much. I'm very proud to be the owner of such a beautiful looking sword.
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The Japanese Daisho Set appears to be very nice aesthetically. Will make a nice display set.
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