Cutting Dao - Photo Gallery

A rosewood scabbard with fittings matching the hilt completes an attractive package.

Scott M. Rodell`s martial arts career includes over 30 years of training in Yang Style Taijiquan. He has trained under several noted Chinese masters, in both the U.S. and China.

The elegantly simple steel fittings reinforce the sword`s mission, providing uncluttered lines while still remaining true to tradition. The black leather-over-cranberry rayskin grip ensures secure handling.

Designed by noted martial artist and teacher Scott M. Rodell, Hanwei's Chinese Cutting Sword provides a purpose-built weapon for the art of cutting in Chinese Swordsmanship. Utilizing a special steel formulation and heat treatment regimen developed by Hanwei, the blade optimizes edge hardness and body toughness, ideal characteristics in a cutting sword.

The all steel dao pommel

The dao Sword Grip

The guard on the Chinese Dao sword

An all steel traditional dao guard

the scabbard fittings are all steel to match the sword

the Chinese dao in its sheath

Chinese Dao Hilt

The Chinese Dao Cutting Sword