Ancient Chinese Swords - 3 Uncommon Ancient Chinese Swords

Liuyedao Ancient Chinese Swordbody armor.
The Liuyedao is another term for Willow LeafMiao Dao Ancient Chinese Sword
Saber. This weapon is a form of the Dao whichThe Miao Dao was a weapon that was made to
was often employed as a sidearm both forbe held with two hands. It was a type of Dao
Military as well as Calvary and Infantry troopsthat was used in the Republican Era. The blade on
who fought during the time of the Qing and Mingthis weapon was narrower than most blades. It
Dynasties. This Battle Weapon has a nice sizehad a long hilt and could be as long as 1.2 meters
curve that goes down the lion share of the blade.in length. Another name for this weapon was the
Although this cuts down on the ability to perform"Sprout Saber". The connection from which this
thrusts, it does still have the potential to doname originated was referring to a newly
serious damage when thrusting an opponent.sprouted plant. This weapon isn't practiced in most
However, this weapon was much more notableMartial Arts Schools, however, a few schools do
for it's ability to cut and slash opponents.practice with this sword.
Piandao Ancient Chinese SwordSome people incorrectly believe that the Miao Dao
The Chinese Backsword of Sabre called thewas used to train Chinese Military Troops at the
Piandao was employed extensively during theCentral Military Academy in Nanjing. However the
latter part of the Ming Dynasty. This Battleweapon that did actually train these troops was a
Weapon had a deeply curved blade. The purposeEuropean Saber. In the popular game series
of it was to slash and cut opponents on the battle"Dynasty Warriors", the Miao Dao was the
field. This weapon is very similar to the Scimitarprimary weapon they used for the character
and the Shamshir. Skirmishers used this veryXiahou Dun. However in Dynasty Warriors 6, this
uncommon weapon with some type of shield andweapon was substituted with a large mace.