The Tang Dao is a Chinese sword from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It has a single-edged, slightly curved blade with excellent cutting power. Made from high-quality steel, it was used in warfare and held ceremonial importance.

2023年8月31日 · Have you ever taken a moment to ponder where the Tang Dao, that iconic Chinese sword, finds its roots? Well, buckle up, 'cause we're diving deep into the annals of history. Ancient China, with its intricate tapestry of dynasties and wars, witnessed the birth and evolution of many a sword.

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2024年8月28日 · The Chinese Tang Dao is a high-quality dao sword that represents the pinnacle of historical craftsmanship. With its single-edged blade and refined design, it embodies the balance of yin and yang, making it a favored weapon in martial arts.

2023年2月15日 · The Tang Dao, or Tang Heng Dao Sword as it is more generally known, is a straight sword with a single edge forged during the Tang Dynasty of China’s Golden Age (618-907 AD). This Chinese sword was issued to every soldier in the Tang Dynasty’s army, and its brilliant craft and design are said to have influenced the creation of the popular ...

The "Tang Dao" is the general term for the four types of military sword systems in the Tang Dynasty. It features narrow blade, small tsuba, long handle (can be held by both hands). The shape of Tang Dao originated from the Ring swords of the Han Dynasty.

Starting from its origins in the Tang Dynasty, it has seen early design innovations influenced by martial arts schools. Today, modern adaptations and innovations have further enhanced its effectiveness and functionality. Moreover, contemporary Tang Dao swords are now made with advanced materials to ensure durability and strength.

Like the military Tang Heng Dao, this is a single handed straight dao featuring a scabbard with two-point suspension system influenced by the Sasanian swords. Palatial Tang Dao can be used for combat on foot as well as on horseback. Palatial Tang Dao was powerful and was the standard side arm for imperial guards.

The Palatial Tang Dao from LK Chen reproduces the finer Dao that would have been the mastercrafted sidearms of imperial palace guards and Tang court officials. Very few of these survive because it was expressly forbidden to use these Dao for funerary purposes as they were considered a critical military resource.