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Baat Cham Dao (Butterfly Swords)

Bladed / Paired weapon

Quick Facts

Martial Arts
OriginChina (Southern China) (Qing Dynasty (19th Century))
Wield TypePaired
MaterialForged steel with brass guard
Length40 - 50 cm cm
Weight0.6 - 0.9 kg (pár) kg

History

Final and highest weapon entity in the Wing Chun system (8-slash form). Two wide blades with D-guards carried together in a single scabbard.

About

The hook guard enables trapping an opponent staff or sword while the other hand slashes the neck or wrist. Only the front third of the blade is sharpened for blocking with the spine.