Why choose a wooden dao?

What are the experts saying?

"Fine craftsmanship and attention to detail make the wooden dao an integral part of any sword collection."

Si Gung Marco - CMAHC

"The wooden dao is great for teaching any broadsword form, especially with a large class."

Si Xiong Tertius - CMAHC

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Locking in the guard #workshop #wooden #dao
143w - 9
Handle done, now for the guard
143w - 6
Drawing on the handle #wooden #dao #workshop
144w - 7
My favourite part of the blade is the transition to the cutting edge #workshop #wooden #dao
145w - 4
The handle has to be the strongest part of the sword
145w - 3
The next Dao is taking shape.
145w - 5
The price of White Oak has shot up to R82 000 per cube, so these two planks were R500 each to produce. They are very nice though… new wooden Dao coming soon.
147w - 3
Bench restoration 101 #workshop #diy
149w - 9
Rough handle shaping and weight placement being worked out. #Jian #workshop
152w - 17
And now we wait as the sword gets forged in the Vice of Vengeance…
153w - 2
Jian blade shaping by hand - thanks @grantybaily !
153w - 9
Wooden Dao 59/568
153w - 6
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