The miaodao (苗刀) is a Chinese two-handed dao or saber, with a narrow blade, long hilt, and an overall length of 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) or longer. The name means "sprout saber", presumably …

Oct 2, 2024 · Chinese two-handed Swordsmanship has a history of over two thousand years, dating all the way back to the unifying emperor Qinshi Huangdi (秦始皇, 260–210 BC). In this …

Simply put, a soldier armed with a typical Chinese Dao (saber) with a 28” blade just couldn’t reach a mounted opponent well enough to deliver an effective blow. He could cut at a rider’s leg, but …

單刀法選 (Dan Dao Fa Xuan) is a 400 years old Chinese swordsmanship manual, written in the 1600s during the Ming Dynasty when China was defending herself against the Japanese …

Jan 9, 2019 · For centuries, China has been a front runner in the art of bladesmithing, with one of the region's most popular swords being the miaodao. What Is the Miaodao? The miaodao was …

The Miao Dao (苗刀) is characterised by its long blade and long handle, often exceeding 1.2m in total. With its length, the Miao Dao is a versatile weapon with good effective range, which can …

Oct 25, 2023 · The miao dao is a newer blade, surfacing during the beginning of the 20th century in Republican China (1912-1949). The blade was based on the larger traditional chang dao in …

The Miao Dao (苗刀) is a Chinese two-handed dao or saber of the Republican era, with a narrow blade of up to 1.2 meters or more and a long hilt. The name means "sprout saber", …

Feb 21, 2021 · A recent mini-documentary on the miaodao, produced and globally distributed by Chinese state television, shows a museum of display of singe handed Han dynasty calvary …

Mar 31, 2023 · The Miao Dao, a lesser-known but equally fascinating sword, is a traditional Chinese two-handed dao. It emerged during the Ming Dynasty and was primarily used during …