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Dao (sword)
Dao (刀) is a category of single-edge Chinese swords primarily used for slashing and chopping (sabers).
They changed shape significantly through the centuries and are named according to standard shapes. They are characterised by a whole or partially curved profile.
The most recent versions were used until the first World War.
The double-edge straight swords of China are classified as Jian.
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