Piandao

<i>Piandao</i>

Piandao

Chinese curved sword

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The Piandao (็‰‡ๅˆ€) is a type of Chinese sabre (dao) used during the late Ming Dynasty. A deeply curved dao meant for slashing and draw-cutting, it bore a strong resemblance to the shamshir and scimitar. A fairly uncommon weapon, it was generally used by skirmishers in conjunction with a shield.


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