Chinese Dao Broadsword - Manganese Steel Full Tang With Floral Guard & Black Leather Scabbard 41 Inches

Not every Chinese Dao needs dragon heads and gold fittings to earn its place in a collection. This one takes the opposite approach - clean lines, a single floral-motif guard, and a black leather scabbard that prioritizes function over ornamentation. It's the Dao you reach for when you want something that feels like a tool rather than a display piece.


The blade is hand-forged from high manganese steel with a natural silver finish - no coatings, no tinting, no etching. What you see is what the steel looks like after forging, grinding, and polishing. At 41 inches and 4 lbs, it's a standard-size Chinese broadsword with traditional Dao proportions: single cutting edge, slight curve, and enough weight to feel authoritative in motion. The full-tang construction runs the entire length of the handle for structural integrity.


The floral-motif guard is the one decorative element on this sword, and it works because it's the only one. A small alloy guard with carved flower detailing sits between the blade and handle, providing both a visual accent and a functional hand stop. The black leather-wrapped handle matches the black PU leather scabbard, keeping the entire package in a single dark color palette. A brown tassel adds the only color contrast.


Two buyers gave five stars. One described it as "awesome" and noted it "looks just as advertised and so beautiful," adding that while "it's a little heavy," he "got used to it immediately." That feedback pattern - initial surprise at the weight followed by quick adaptation - is consistent across the Chinese Dao lineup and speaks to the density of the construction.


This Dao sits in the entry-to-mid range of the Chinese broadsword collection. It costs slightly more than the bare-minimum options but doesn't carry the premium of ebony scabbards or specialty blade coatings. For buyers who want a solid, no-nonsense Chinese Dao without paying for decorative features they don't need, this hits the right balance between quality construction and practical pricing.


Includes black leather scabbard with tassel. Stand not included. Free US shipping with 30-day money-back guarantee.