Collection: Tang Dao

The Tang dao is a straight, single-edged Chinese sword from the Tang dynasty (618–907), and an ancestor of the Japanese chokuto and katana. Our Tang dao and other Chinese dao are handmade in Longquan with real steel blades and traditional fittings.

See also the double-edged Chinese jian, and read Katana vs Jian vs Tang Dao.

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Tang Dao

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Tang dao?

A Tang dao is a straight, single-edged Chinese sword from the Tang dynasty, often with a ring pommel or a long two-hand grip. It influenced early Japanese straight swords.

Where are your Tang dao made?

Our Tang dao are handmade by sword smiths in Longquan, Zhejiang, a town known for sword making for around 2,500 years.

How long does shipping take?

Each sword takes 5 business days to prepare, then free tracked delivery to Australia, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Germany and France takes about 5–10 business days.