Carbon Steel Chinese Broadsword
Browse our collection of carbon steel Chinese broadswords - hand-forged Chinese dao and Guan dao polearm collectibles built in high-carbon steel including 1090, 1045, and Manganese Steel, covering the main Chinese broad-blade sword and polearm forms with full-tang construction and authentic Chinese fitting assemblies. Each piece delivers genuine material quality in the Chinese military blade tradition. Free US shipping and hassle-free returns included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Chinese broad-blade sword and polearm forms are in this collection?
The carbon steel Chinese broadsword collection covers two distinct categories of Chinese broad-blade tradition. The dao broadsword pieces represent the primary Chinese military saber form: a single-edged curved blade with a wider profile than the jian, a ring pommel handle, and a disc or oval guard. Standard dao pieces in Manganese Steel are the most widely represented format, covering the classic infantry and military dao profile across a range of scabbard configurations. The Guan dao polearm is the second category: an elongated blade mounted on a pole shaft in the tradition of the Chinese ji and other pole-blade forms. The Guan dao specifically refers to the blade-on-pole form associated with the historical general and deity Guan Yu, and the Green Dragon Crescent Blade is the specific iconic design most closely associated with Guan Yu's legendary weapon. Both categories are built in high-carbon steel with full-tang or full-blade construction appropriate to their respective formats.
What is the Guan dao and what is its historical significance?
The Guan dao is a Chinese polearm consisting of a curved single-edged blade mounted on the end of a long pole shaft, most closely associated with the historical general Guan Yu of the Three Kingdoms period and his legendary weapon the Green Dragon Crescent Blade. Guan Yu became one of the most venerated figures in Chinese culture after his death, eventually being elevated to the status of the god of war and righteousness in Chinese popular religion, and his weapon - the Guan dao - became one of the most iconic and culturally significant blade forms in the entire Chinese martial tradition. The Guan dao was also used as an actual military polearm in various forms throughout Chinese military history, and training with the Guan dao is a recognized form in Chinese martial arts systems. As a collectible, the Guan dao carries the exceptional cultural weight of its association with one of the most important figures in Chinese popular mythology, making it one of the most meaningful Chinese blade collectibles available. Guan dao replicas in high-carbon steel with faithful Green Dragon Crescent Blade profiles are among the most recognizable and sought-after Chinese blade collectibles in the Western market.
What carbon steel grades are used in Chinese broadsword collectibles?
Carbon steel Chinese broadswords in this collection use high-carbon steel grades appropriate to the broad-blade Chinese sword forms. 1090 carbon steel is a high-carbon grade with approximately 0.90% carbon content, used in the Guan dao and dao pieces that benefit from a high-hardness blade material. Manganese Steel is widely used for its exceptional surface hardness and consistent finish quality across the dao broadsword pieces. 1045 carbon steel appears in select accessible-tier dao pieces with reliable full-tang construction. All grades are high-carbon rather than stainless, confirming proper heat treatment and genuine blade hardness appropriate to a serious Chinese sword collectible. The broader blade profiles of the dao and Guan dao create more surface area for the steel's material character to be visible during display, making steel grade selection relevant not only for blade properties but also for how the steel reads visually in the display context.
How do I display a Guan dao or Chinese broadsword in a home display?
Displaying a Guan dao or Chinese broadsword at home requires hardware and space considerations that differ from standard single-handed sword display. For a standard dao broadsword, a horizontal two-peg wall bracket sized for the blade length accommodates the dao's dimensions well, with the blade mounted horizontally at eye level and the ring pommel visible from the display's main viewing angle. For a Guan dao polearm, the display challenge is the extended overall length - a Guan dao may be four to six feet in total length including pole shaft and blade. Vertical or diagonal wall mounting is often the most practical approach for a Guan dao: a custom or adjustable-length bracket that supports the pole at two points along its length, with the blade end at the top, allows the full form to be visible without requiring a horizontal wall space of equivalent length. Floor-standing upright display racks are an alternative. The Guan dao's dramatic proportions and immediately recognizable blade form make it one of the most visually impactful display pieces available in the Chinese sword collecting category, but it requires dedicated display space appropriate to its scale.
Customer Reviews
David Edward Self
Tennessee, United States
Very excellent piece!Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship!Sturdy and reliable!Would highly recommend!
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Handmade Spring Steel Straight Blade Chinese War Dao Broadsword With Black Scabbard |
Adam Ernst
New York, United States
The sword is absolutely beautiful. Super high quality! Would recommend to anyone.
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Oxtail Dao - Clay Tempered 1095 Carbon Steel Chinese Broadsword With Ebony Scabbard |
David Edward Self
Tennessee, United States
This blade is absolutely beautiful.I was completely blown away by the craftsmanship of this sword.Would highly recommend and is worth every penny.
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Oxtail Dao - Clay Tempered 1095 Carbon Steel Chinese Broadsword With Ebony Scabbard |
Darrell Webster
Michigan, United States
Very nice quality. Arrived within 3 weeks, which was nice. Very happy
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Oxtail Dao - Clay Tempered 1095 Carbon Steel Chinese Broadsword With Ebony Scabbard |
Llewellyn E Taylor
Virginia, United States
Came extremely fast and exactly as advertised. I use it for practice all the time now!
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Handmade Spring Steel Straight Blade Chinese War Dao Broadsword With Black Scabbard |
Brandon Moe
California, United States
This is a beautiful sword that I have ordered It is a second time from Truekatana . The first one was Japanese Wakizashi. Both of them are apparently well made. I am making a review for this particular Chinese Broadsword. It is a very good looking hand made sword. But I found that some minor fit and finish issue on this sword.
I have contacted to Truekatana customer service team . They response me within 24 Hours. Kindly taken care of it. Next a few days later solved this issue.
Thank you. True Katana team.
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Oxtail Dao - Clay Tempered 1095 Carbon Steel Chinese Broadsword With Ebony Scabbard |