Pudao

The Chinese Pudao (also spelled Pu Dao), originally an infantry weapon, has been adopted into the martial arts and its use in the hands of a skilled practitioner is spectacular.

Paul Chen Hanwei's Pudao is a weapon to be coveted by infantry of old and modern martial artists alike. The high carbon tempered steel blade has an aggressive distal taper to promote quickness and balance and a long tang for strength, while the oak staff is tightly wrapped in a traditional pattern, which both optimizes handling and adds to the distinctive appearance, as do the dragon-head bronzed steel blade collar and bell tassel.

Specifications:

High carbon tempered blade
Authentic styling
Excellent balance
Overall length: approx. 177.2 cm
Blade length: approx. 66 cm
Handle length: approx. 104.8 cm
Thickness at guard: approx. 7 mm
Weight: approx. 2.4 kg

Specs may slightly vary from piece to piece.