The crossbowman's dao is a Chinese Ming Dynasty great sword, borrowing designs from the Japanese and creating a fusion with Chinese technology. Here we look at the replica by LK Chen https://lkchensword.com/shop-1/ols/products/ming-crossbowmens-dao
Credit to https://www.youtube.com/@Aikidoka1 for the cutting demonstration.

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