3V bush dao WIP

[dingy]

Got a start on a new short sword design. This one is influenced by the Chinese Dao. It will have a pinned guard (possibly damascus), and dyed maple burl handle scales. I'm still trying to decided if I want to do hidden tang, because I ground the handle a little thinner than I had intended. It's about right with the temp cord wrap. It's 24" OAL, 6" handle, 17" blade.

very cool design , looks more like a woods choper .

 

[David Stifle]

I don't have a good way to measure weight, but it's certainly under 2 pounds. Whether it's under 1, I'm not sure, but I kinda doubt it. It's a pretty big blade, all things considered. I need to find some way to weigh these things...

I weigh mine with a kitchen scale. Works fine, right down to the ounce.

 

[crimsonfalcon07]

Yup, I just haven't been able to find one locally to buy Walmart, Target, and Costco have all let me down. I know they carry them online, but evidently not in stores in my area. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[David Stifle]

Yup, I just haven't been able to find one locally to buy Walmart, Target, and Costco have all let me down. I know they carry them online, but evidently not in stores in my area. Thanks for the suggestion.

I got mine at a thrift store. I like the lines of the single handled sword.The handle has a nice, organic look. Cool!