Hole in the blade of Chinese dao

Gavin Nugent · 25th March 2011, 02:09 AM

The draw on these Dadao is pretty easy and simple. There are a few little factors that help.

The leather scabbard is not rigid so the draw doesn't have to be a long straight draw of the full length...more of a roll out effect than a straight line effect.
The scabbards are fully open across the spine region with just 2 very small clips.
In military excursions, they are slung on the shoulder for marching and are a secondry weapon in these 20th century pictures. In combat they are known to have discarded the scabbard and sling and most other items before getting medieval on their enemy.

Gav

25th March 2011, 02:09 AM	#10
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	The Draw The draw on these Dadao is pretty easy and simple. There are a few little factors that help. The leather scabbard is not rigid so the draw doesn't have to be a long straight draw of the full length...more of a roll out effect than a straight line effect. The scabbards are fully open across the spine region with just 2 very small clips. In military excursions, they are slung on the shoulder for marching and are a secondry weapon in these 20th century pictures. In combat they are known to have discarded the scabbard and sling and most other items before getting medieval on their enemy. Gav