Opinions on the Chinese Dao

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by milandro

hello David, I have tried to reach you via PM

Replacement parts , I think, are a consequence of time passing.

Well noted Milandro, weapons, especially in ethnographic or remote/rural spheres are commonly refurbished with replacement components to regain or maintain serviceability. Often parts that are similar or workable are used, and while falling out of the 'normal' character of types or forms, functionality is key.

Ersatz weaponry, that is to be used in cases of dramatic events, or actions, people involved tend to use whatever is available of course without thought of propriety. In China of course, there were so many situational instances like this it would be hard to say which one, or numerous ones, might apply to a certain weapon.
This it acquires its own inherently historic character from its often composite components, becoming even more dynamic IMO.