The Pudao, originally a Chinese infantry weapon, has been adopted into many martial arts forms and it's use in the hands of a skilled practitioner can be breathtaking to behold. This weapon is also known as a horse-cutter sword, since it was used to slice the legs out from under a horse during battle. The Pudao is a weapon to be coveted by history enthusiasts and modern martial artists alike. The high-carbon tempered steel blade has an distinct distal taper to promote quickness and balance and a long tang for stability, while the oak staff is tightly wrapped in a traditional pattern to optimize handling and adds to the distinctive appearance, as do the dragon-head bronzed steel blade collar and bell tassel. This weapon combines the best attributes of the sword and staff.

With very authentic styling, a high-carbon tempered blade, and a with a very light weight overrall, this Pudao is perfect for the collector or martial arts enthusiast.

HANDLE LENGTH: 41 1/4"

OVERALL LENGTH: 69 3/4"

WEIGHT: 5lbs 5oz"

THICKNESS: .28