Ha! Thanks for the info Gene, don''t really need a combat sword but don't want to practice with a prop either, for workout. I had noticed the Dadao on the Store site page. A handsome cleaver , that one. Will have to check out historical reference online. Will only buy from MAMart but would like to know of it's use, past. I like wielding a Templar broadsword but would like to narrow down to something TCMA. The look is good (Dadao), powerful design. Like the two hand accommodation which is something I'm used to. Thanks! http://chinesemartialstudies.com/2012/11/26/693/