Dragon Squama DRK11190-BRK Big Miao Dao

This blade type is a "dandao" because it is similar in profile to a nodachi and late Ming examples of "dandao".Screw on pommel construction.Blade Profile - surprising well balanced b/c of the 19.5" handleBlade length: 37.5", point of balance ~4.5" in front of guard; overall: ~55"Distal taper (thickness): very little distal taperaround 0.28" (~7mm) from the guard to 16" and then tapers linearly to 0.195" right before the tip bevel (~5mm)Profile taper (width): tapers linearly from 1.25" (~32mm) at guard to 0.75" (~19mm) right before the tip bevelPros: Decent quality for price (~$400) of a late Ming dynasty dandao; works fine for DanDaoFaXuanCons: for a miao dao (19-20th century style swrods): the blade is a bit short and too curved, the handle is too long, and the threaded pommel gets loose often

This is a beautiful, ultra powerful sword. THE weapon you need to survive the zombie apocalypse. The Miao Dao is not from the 20th century btw. It existed in ancient times under the names Chang Dao and Zhan Ma Dao.

Sturdy construction and surpisingly light and nimble. The jewel of my collection.