chinese dao with two blades for comments

weapons 27 · 7th April 2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by freebooter

This is not a sword of antiquity. I would suggest 1980s at best.

Disregarding the second hidden sword, the sword size and profile is found in antiquity.
The method of manufacture and materials in the sword shown is considered "New".

Gavin

ok thank gavin

josh stout · 26th April 2013, 05:00 PM

Yes, Gavin is correct. The work is all modern.

Interestingly, there are period examples of these double swords, but the majority are recent. I have seen two antique examples, and both appeared to be from the late 19th early 20th c. period. They are copies of regulation duan dao, but they have a bit of a novelty feel to them and may have appealed to foreigners.

Mine has what seems to be a recycled jian blade next to the longer, hefty, duan dao blade.

The copy posted is trying to match the style and period of the originals but the workmanship is a tell tale.
Josh

26th April 2013, 05:00 PM	#2
josh stout Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 407	Yes, Gavin is correct. The work is all modern. Interestingly, there are period examples of these double swords, but the majority are recent. I have seen two antique examples, and both appeared to be from the late 19th early 20th c. period. They are copies of regulation duan dao, but they have a bit of a novelty feel to them and may have appealed to foreigners. Mine has what seems to be a recycled jian blade next to the longer, hefty, duan dao blade. The copy posted is trying to match the style and period of the originals but the workmanship is a tell tale. Josh