An antique ox-tail saber

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Just got a chance to take some pictures. They aren't the best pics and I'll take better ones tomorrow hopefully. The "village" Dao are some of my favorites 'cause you know a local martial artist, bandit, and/or villager owned it, treasured it, and used it. These aren't the luxurious weapons of aristocrats, just simple, functional, quality, and no less deadly.

This is a kinda short Niu-wei-dao, having a ~24" blade. Feels like a heftier machete with much better balance. Blade finish is rough. Handle is mostly secure but has a crack in the wood. Rust seems stable.

The dao, lighting is bad


Rust, seems to be stable


Simple Pommel, secure handle


Distal Taper




What do you guys think?

Could you possibly tell me more about this blade?

Better pictures tomorrow hopefully.