The Chinese Pudao, originally an infantry weapon, has been adopted into the martial arts and its use in the hands of a skilled practitioner is spectacular. Paul Chen Hanwei's Pudao is a weapon to be coveted by infantry of old and modern martial artists alike. The high-carbon tempered steel blade has an aggressive distal taper to promote quickness and balance and a long tang for strength, while the oak staff is tightly wrapped in a traditional pattern, which both optimizes handling and adds to the distinctive appearance, as do the dragon-head bronzed steel blade collar and bell tassel.
 
Overall: 69 3/4", 177cm
Blade Length: 26", 66cm
Handle Length: 41 1/4", 105cm
Weight: 5lbs 5oz
Thickness at Guard: 6mm
Blade Steel: 1566

Specs will vary slightly
from piece to piece.