Could this be considered a hudiedao ?

Freddy · 3rd September 2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by freebooter

Hi Freddy,

Not always used in pairs.
The knives are used in the same way as the sai, to catch, parry and thrust. These are also used on their own too, most often with a shield in the other hand.
I'll dig up a couple of videos I have in my links somewhere , one shows these standing off with a pair of sai, the other form with a shield.

Gav

Thanks, I would find that most interesting, especially the form with the sword and shield.

KuKulzA28 · 3rd September 2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Freddy

Thanks, I would find that most interesting, especially the form with the sword and shield.

I believe I have seen sets of shield and saber practitioners... I have also heard of but not seen sets where a shield is used in conjunction with a short dao, like the baat jaam do, but single. The shield is usually rattan.

Freddy · 3rd September 2009, 07:52 PM

I've been busy.

Would this do as covering for the handle ?

fearn · 3rd September 2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KuKulzA28

I believe I have seen sets of shield and saber practitioners... I have also heard of but not seen sets where a shield is used in conjunction with a short dao, like the baat jaam do, but single. The shield is usually rattan.

Hi Kukulz,

I'll see if I can find an online picture.

Freddy,

That wrapping might suffice, but I guess the question is why you're wrapping it. It's not quite proper Chinese, but it might do if all you want to do is swing the blade. If this is the case, I'd suggest testing it by working out with the blade, as string wraps can be a real nuisance when they come loose.

The other concern (which I'm sure you've thought about, is that cotton can trap moisture close to the blade and promote rust. Hopefully someone here will have a suggestion about how to prevent that.

Best,

F

Gavin Nugent · 5th September 2009, 05:45 AM

Hi Freddy,

It is not uncommon to wrap the hilts in this manner, Philip Tom has recently commented that in a lot of cases the Dadao were just wrapped with cloth or rope after I asked a question of tangs.
Whilst I aggree it could promote rust, for the price of cord it can be wrapped every 6 months if it saw heavy use, I wouldn't worry about it, a little more moisture wont kill a tang that short and thick, it still has several life times left in it even if soaking wet.
I might put a few more wrapping on it though until it feels nice in the hand and would be harder for the sweat to penetrate..

Gav

5th September 2009, 05:45 AM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Not uncommon. Hi Freddy, It is not uncommon to wrap the hilts in this manner, Philip Tom has recently commented that in a lot of cases the Dadao were just wrapped with cloth or rope after I asked a question of tangs. Whilst I aggree it could promote rust, for the price of cord it can be wrapped every 6 months if it saw heavy use, I wouldn't worry about it, a little more moisture wont kill a tang that short and thick, it still has several life times left in it even if soaking wet. I might put a few more wrapping on it though until it feels nice in the hand and would be harder for the sweat to penetrate.. Gav

3rd September 2009, 07:52 PM	#3
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	I've been busy. Would this do as covering for the handle ?