The miaodao (苗刀) is a Chinese two-handed dao or saber, with a narrow blade, long hilt, and an overall length of 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) or longer. The name means "sprout saber", presumably …

Simply put, a soldier armed with a typical Chinese Dao (saber) with a 28” blade just couldn’t reach a mounted opponent well enough to deliver an effective blow. He could cut at a rider’s leg, but …

Aug 17, 2017 · The Miao Dao is known as a Chinese double-handed saber that appeared during the Republican era. Miao Dao translates to sprout saber which refers to its likeness between a …

The Miao Dao (苗刀) is a Chinese two-handed dao or saber of the Republican era, with a narrow blade of up to 1.2 meters or more and a long hilt. The name means "sprout saber", …

Oct 2, 2024 · Chinese two-handed Swordsmanship has a history of over two thousand years, dating all the way back to the unifying emperor Qinshi Huangdi (秦始皇, 260–210 BC). In this …

Jan 9, 2019 · For centuries, China has been a front runner in the art of bladesmithing, with one of the region's most popular swords being the miaodao. What Is the Miaodao? The miaodao was …

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The Miao Dao (苗刀) is characterised by its long blade and long handle, often exceeding 1.2m in total. With its length, the Miao Dao is a versatile weapon with good effective range, which can …

Oct 25, 2023 · The miao dao is a newer blade, surfacing during the beginning of the 20th century in Republican China (1912-1949). The blade was based on the larger traditional chang dao in …

Aug 14, 2020 · Originating in the Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD) and having reached its peak in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), miaodao has a history of more than a thousand years. The weapon's …