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Post by 14thforsaken on Sept 27, 2014 22:06:52 GMT
Hi, I just picked up a KC Dao IV for the recent KoA blow out. I am just trying to figure out what type of category it falls into as I am just know getting into Chinese swords. I do know it is not an ox-tail dao. I'm just not sure if it is a Willow Leaf, Goose Quill or some other type. since I can't find my camera right now I'll just like to the KoA page. Thanks for any help. www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=KRSDAOIV |
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Sept 27, 2014 23:30:12 GMT
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Sept 28, 2014 2:39:32 GMT
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Sept 28, 2014 9:55:29 GMT
I'd call it a liuyedao (willow-leaf dao). It's in the general style of late Qing cavalry dao (length, width, curvature, grip, balance, and weight fit that). The pommel and disc (rather than cup) guard, lack of chape, and uncovered scabbard are where it differs. On yanmaodao and liuyedao: www.mandarinmansion.com/content/ ... d-liuyedao |
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Post by 14thforsaken on Sept 29, 2014 2:00:22 GMT
Thanks Timo, That's kind of what I figured it was. I'm just now starting to branch out into Chinese swords and am still learning the more subtle distinctions.
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Post by Suho on Sept 29, 2014 2:10:35 GMT
Ha, you grabbed it just before I did! I actually purchased it and got an email later in the day saying, 'sorry' but someone else bought it just before I did and refunded my payment. It looked like a great deal. I was of the opinion that it was a liuyedao, too, although I am far from an expert on the subject.
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Post by AlvaroWang on Sept 29, 2014 19:14:10 GMT
Wouldn't it be a yanmaodao?
There is barely any curvature along the blade, except the tip
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Sept 29, 2014 21:36:50 GMT
There's not much curvature, but it starts before halfway down the blade (and the curvature increases a lot near the tip). A yanmaodao should be straight along most of the blade, while this is gently curved along most of the blade.
A curved grip would be unsual on a yanmaodao, but very common on liuyedao.
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Post by tonym on Sept 29, 2014 23:29:09 GMT
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