Liuyedao

Liuyedao

The Liuye dao(zh-ts|t=柳葉刀|s=柳叶刀), or "willow leaf saber", is a type of dao that was commonly used as a military sidearm for both cavalry and infantry during the Ming and Qing dynasties. This weapon features a moderate curve along the length of the blade. This reduces thrusting ability (though it is still fairly effective at same) while increasing the power of cuts and slashes.


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