Zhan Ma Dao (斬馬刀) - Forged Folded Blade Hand forged folded carbon steel with overall length 116 CM, blade length 77 CM and blade thickness 3.8 CM. Hand carved Rosewood Scabbard with copper fitting and premium yellow silk. Handle wrapped by black silk. Come with completes silk sword bag and wooden sword box. Item No: PZ 6222 The Zhan Ma Dao (斬馬刀; literally: horse chopping saber ) was a single-bladed anti-cavalry Chinese sword. It was especially common during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). The Zhan Ma Dao is a sabre with a single long broad blade, and a long handle suitable for two-handed use. It was used as an anti-cavalry weapon, dating from Emperor Cheng of Han, made to slice through horses legs.This is mentioned in the Wu Jing Zong Yao a Song Military Manual from 1072. It featured prominently against the Jin armies in campaigns between 1129 and 1141. Surviving examples include a sword that might resemble a nagamaki in construction; it had a wrapped long handle making it easy to grip with two hands. The blade was long and very straight with a slight curve in the last half.
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