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Long the traditional weapon of China's peasant armies, the Dadao, or fighting sword, was used with deadly effect as late as the 1930's in the Sino-Japanese war. It's single or two-handed versatility, combined with the tremendous slashing power of its weight-forward blade made it the ideal close-quarters weapon. Although the originals had no scabbard, a simple carrying case is provided for protection and ease of transportation.
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