{"product_id":"gold-crocodile-tail-dao","title":"Gold Crocodile-Tail Dao · Dragon Handle Full Tang (93cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGold Crocodile-Tail Dao\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking 93cm Chinese collector sword featuring a broad curved high manganese steel blade paired with an intricately cast gold-bronze dragon body relief handle, spiked pommel, circular dragon-motif guard, and black leather scabbard. Full tang construction. Unsharpened. Ships from US warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #c9a84c;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;color:#f5e6c8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCROCODILE-TAIL DAO COLLECTION — High manganese steel broad curved blade, gold-bronze dragon body handle, spiked pommel. 93cm. Unsharpened display piece. Ships from US.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors drawn to the distinctive Crocodile-Tail Dao (E Wei Dao) blade form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese sword enthusiasts seeking a bold gold-bronze dragon handle collector piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay collectors who want a commanding 93cm dao with ornate dragon fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift buyers looking for a visually spectacular Chinese collector sword under $90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Chinese historical swords who appreciate unusual regional dao forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBullet Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High manganese steel — broad curved Crocodile-Tail Dao (E Wei Dao) style, hand-forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-bronze dragon body full-relief casting — intricate three-dimensional dragon grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePommel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spiked — distinctive and aggressive finishing detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circular gold-bronze dragon-motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScabbard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black leather with brown rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93cm overall — compact and powerful proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsharpened — safe for display and collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Restriction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18+ only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrocodile-Tail Dao — E Wei Dao\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Crocodile-Tail Dao (E Wei Dao) is one of the most distinctive blade forms in the Chinese dao tradition. Named for the broad, curved blade that tapers to a point resembling a crocodile's tail, this dao form was favored for its powerful cutting geometry and imposing visual presence. The Gold Crocodile-Tail Dao elevates this historical form with an extraordinary dragon handle that transforms the sword into a collector's centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold-Bronze Dragon Body Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle is a full-relief casting of a dragon body in gold-bronze alloy — the dragon's scales, claws, and sinuous form are rendered in three-dimensional detail that makes the handle itself a work of art. The natural curves of the dragon form provide a secure, comfortable hold, while the spiked pommel adds an aggressive finishing detail that is both decorative and historically inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircular Dragon-Motif Guard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe circular gold-bronze guard features a dragon motif that echoes the handle design, creating a unified dragon theme from pommel to guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Leather Scabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black leather scabbard with brown rivets provides a practical, durable housing for the blade, complementing the gold-bronze fittings with a classic contrast of dark leather and warm metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e93 cm \/ 36.61 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eCrocodile-Tail Dao (E Wei Dao) — broad curved blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eHigh Manganese Steel, hand-forged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eGold-bronze dragon body full-relief casting with spiked pommel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eCircular gold-bronze dragon-motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScabbard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eBlack leather with brown rivets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eUnsharpened (display only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px;border:1px solid #444;\"\u003eJQDJ085\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Gold Crocodile-Tail Dao (blade + dragon handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Black leather scabbard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the blade with a soft dry cloth after handling to remove fingerprints and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a thin coat of mineral oil every 2–3 months to protect the blade from oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a dry, low-humidity environment away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this blade sharp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Gold Crocodile-Tail Dao has an unsharpened (blunt) edge and is intended for display and collection only. It is not a weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Crocodile-Tail Dao?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crocodile-Tail Dao (E Wei Dao) is a Chinese saber characterized by a broad, curved blade that tapers dramatically to a point, resembling the tail of a crocodile. It is one of the distinctive regional dao forms in the Chinese sword tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include a display stand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The wooden display stand shown in some images is not included. The package includes the sword and black leather scabbard only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAge restriction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18+ only. By purchasing you confirm you meet this requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from our US warehouse. Standard delivery: 5–10 business days. Express options available at checkout. Customers must verify all applicable laws before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30-day support for verified manufacturing defects and shipping damage. Contact us within 30 days of delivery with order details and photographs. Does not cover misuse, modification, or normal wear. 18+ age verification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Product Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handmade sword may have minor variations compared to product photographs — inherent to hand-crafted construction and not defects. Please review all specifications before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This sword is unsharpened and intended for display and collection only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal responsibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sword and blade laws vary by jurisdiction. 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