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Eastern
Miaodao
묘도 · 苗刀
Ming to Qing · Ships from China
A long, slender Chinese two-handed sword named after a young rice shoot.
The name comes from its thin, long blade that resembles a rice seedling. The long grip is swung widely with both hands. Shipped from a fictional workshop in Suzhou.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 90 cm
- Overall length
- 128 cm
- Weight
- 1.65 kg
- Materials
- Spring steel, brass fittings, cotton cord
- Edge
- Sharp (live blade)
Permit required · This is a live blade of 15 cm or longer. Owning it in Korea requires a permit from the local police.
Purchase
Regular price ₩3,900,000 Sale price ₩3,510,000 10% off3 left in stock
Sale ends December 31, 2027
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Stories told
- Late Ming
Its roots are said to lie in the long-sword methods Qi Jiguang’s army developed against pirates.