In one form or another, polearms like the Chinese Pudao were in frequent usage on the battlefield and developed independently throughout Asia – for example in Japan it is the equivalent of the Naginata, or in Korea, the Hyeopdo – but seemed to be a natural evolution of the sword as similar weapons also appeared in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and pretty much in every culture that developed sword blades..

Naturally, extending the reach of a blade like this makes a lot of sense and is very versatile and effective, evening the odds between cavalry and the footsoldier.

Unlike most other Pudao in this kind of price range, this piece has a totally functional 65mn Spring Steel cutting blade (while almost all others are floppy stainless steel ‘Wushu’ blades) . This is the real deal and a perfect replica of this historic piece.

Includes a protective faux leather blade cover.

Designed to break enemy lines- it was and still is truly intimidating and fearsome weapon – combining length and momentum as it whooshes through the air with considerable speed – for despite its massive size it weights only a few ounces more than a regular sword..

Truly amazing value for so much well made 65MN Spring Steel steel tempered to a spring finish

Amazing Value – Fully Functional Hand Forged 65MN Spring Steel Blade. Extremely fast and versatile.