Tang Dao Sword- High Carbon Damascus Steel - 39" Samurai the swordsmiths create a blade

the swordsmiths create a blade that combines a hard

Cultural Impact: Beyond its battlefield importance

The strategic application of clay insulates specific portions of the blade during quenching

Sheath: Minimalist wooden sheath for traditional storage and protection

is a tribute to traditional craftsmanship

Tang Dao Sword- High Carbon Damascus Steel - 39" Samurai the swordsmiths create a bladeDao Sword Description The tang dao is a single handed Chinese saber, or broadsword, with a single edged blade used for chopping and slashing. Originally dating back to the Bronze Aged Shang Dynasty (1766 1122 B. C. E.), the dao gained fame during the Han Dynasty. Common dao blade designed typically come from the Ming Dynasty (1368 1644 C. E.). This sword is from the Tang dynasty from 690 705 B. C. E. The dao was the common weapon of the cavalry during