Training Dao Saber. Model 2

Training model of the Chinese saber – Dao.
Also used by some peoples of the Steppe and Central Asia.

blade length about 65 cm
total sword length about 81 cm
crossguard diameter about 6 cm
blade width at the hilt about 4.5 cm
maximum blade width about 8 cm
blade thickness at the hilt about 3 mm
sword weight about 1200 g

The hilt is welded onto langets into a single piece and wrapped with hemp rope on glue.
Intended for full-contact fencing.