Gary
Kansas City, Mo

Dec 14, 2023

Pros: Blade Material, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Usable

Cons: None

A True Chinese Boxing Sword

I have practiced Chinese Martial Arts for most of my life. At a recent ceremony for advancement in the School I belong to, this sword was given to me by students as a gift of appreciation. I used it to do some ceremonial chopping and it more than held up to the task. The video's from Cold Steel show more, the sword is combat ready out of the box. What really got my interest was later I noticed the Chinese Writiing on the sheath. I showed it to my wife who, being Chinese, translated it as meaning, "Northwest 29". The Chinese Boxing School I learned from had deep connections to the Taiwan Chinese Boxing Schools that escaped from the Communist Army under Mao. These Groups were led by many of the rebels that fought in the beginning of the anti-japanese war starting in the Northwest region of China in the early 1930's. The special regimen that were the front line resistance were issued these swords to fight the invaders. Their regimen was designated the number 29. And they fought with such distinction against the japanese rifle/beyonets that the japanese issued special metal collars to try and reduce the damage from these swords. These groups formed into the Tongmenbei (sometimes called Hongmenwei, or Home and Way) They would help form the resistance that helped Sun Yat Sen take the formal government of China to Taiwan and the Communists took over the mainland. I was surprised and happy to learn the deeper historical value of this sword design and the group that made them famous. It became an even more special gift.

Tom
NJ

May 01, 2009

Pros: Blade Material, Overall Quality, Materials, Usable, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish

Cons: Handle Material

Chinese War Sword

Used this sword to clear a tree about a foot in diameter that fell in a driveway, chopped better than an AX. No damage at all to the blade and was literally still hair shaving sharp. Handle did become loose, but this sword definitely cuts. Make it full tang out of carbon V like the Kukri...need I say more...

Al The Dadao Ren
Honolulu

Oct 07, 2020

Pros: Blade Material, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Materials, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Usable

Cons: None

One Sword if you could only posses one sword

I bought my first Cold Steel Dadao over 20 years ago. What can I say about it? If I could only posses one sword in the world, I would choose a Cold Steel Dadao. They call it a Chinese War Sword, but a Chinese Dadao would be more accurate. I have a small collection of Chinese Dadaos including 2 Cold Steel Dadaos. While other dadaos in my collection may be more accurate depictions of its historical lines, I love my Cold Steel best. I started practicing with my Cold Steel several times a week, but soon substitute it with a less sharp version of dadao to prevent from accidentally slicing off my arms or something. The Cold Steel blade is so sharp and strong. I once was invited by a friend to test my Cold Steel on a wild boar he had hunted and hung up by its hind legs. With one clean swipe of the Cold Steel Dadao, I took off the head of the boar by the neck. He filmed this action and in slow motion replay, the head dropped directly off without moving the boar body at all. Many tests have shown a Cold Steel Dadao could easily out chop any of the Cold Steel Katana by far. Check out Cold Steel's cutting videos and you'll see why. If you are looking for a real blade for real battle, look no further than the Cold Steel Dadao. If you are looking for a blade for perfection looks of the handle or the sheath or to displace for your friends to ooh and ahh, then you are looking in the wrong place.

John
Orange County, CA

Mar 20, 2014

Pros: Overall Quality

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Cold Steel Chinese War Sword

Beautiful product (sword). However, the sheath is not nice designed to go along with the sword. Great price but a little heavy to handle.

Courtney
Indiana

Jan 17, 2014

Pros: Blade Material, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Usable

Cons: Handle Material

Sweet!

My husband has wanted a Chinese war sword for a long time and he really likes it! It will be used for display. I was really excited how quickly we received the sword! The only thing we didn't like about it was there were two spots that weren't covered by the cord covering. Other than that we are very pleased with our purchase.

Jbay11b
MO

Jul 10, 2009

Pros: Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Usable

Cons: Handle Material

The only thing I don't like is the handle. It is comfortable, but seems a bit cheap. Very sharp, strong blade. This sword is amazingly quick and agile for its size. This would be a devastating weapon in the hands of a skilled swordsman.

The Scuttle
BERMUDA

Aug 30, 2009

Pros: Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish

Cons: Materials, Overall Quality, Usable, Handle Material

GREAT BLADE.......POOR HANDLE

FOR SUCH AN AMAZINGLY LOOKING PIECE COLD STEEL FAILS AGAIN ON THE HANDLE AMAZING IN EVERY ASPECT BUT THAT WHICH IS THEIR MOST IMPORTANT TO ANY BLADED WEAPON...........THE ABILITY TO SWING IT......COME ON COLD STEEL..SPEND THE EXTRA $10 BUCKS AND MAKE IT THE REAL THING........ ANOTHER "ALMOST" FOR COLD STEEL.......

Rick

Apr 27, 2008

Pros: Finish, Blade Material, Usable

Cons: Handle Material, Overall Quality

While the overall quality of the blade itself is good ...

While the overall quality of the blade itself is good, the handle leaves much to be desired. The fittings are loose, the scales are cheap pieces of wood that are not even shaped well so there is a section of metal that bites into your dominant hand. All said and done, I'm very disappointed. This sword is not worth the money I paid for it