This Damascus Steel Kwan Dao has traditional hard wood shaft with a blade length of 23.5″ long. The width of the blade the widest measured 5.5″ and the narrowest area 2.36″ and has an overall weight of 7.6 lbs. The blade itself is made of Damascus steel giving the blade a nice looking distinctive pattern of banding and mottling reminiscent of flowing water.Forms utilizing the weapon in nearly all traditional styles of Chinese martial arts, emphasize strong slashing movements and momentum to keep the heavy blade moving through a series of spinning cuts. This Damascus Steel Kwan Dao with its considerable weight forms good training for the overall conditioning of the body.
(Display stand not included)
Blade is sharp.
Blade Length: 26″
Blade Widest: 6″
Blade Narrowest: 3″
Shaft: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: Damascus Steel
Overall Weight:14.3
Overall Length: 87″
Hidden Sword Blade Length: 29″
Hidden Blade Width: 1″