LK Chen Twin Peaks Liao Dao - History and Review

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The Liao Dao from LK Chen is a 1:1 recreation of an existion 1000 year old sword from the Khitan-Liao dynasty. There are still many mysteries to the sword; mainly, when and where it was used (guards, soldiers, cavalry... on or off the battlefield) and the functions of certain design aspects (the flat pommel and small hole in the pommel). I've found it to be an excellent cutting sword, and a great zhanmadao for technique and forms training.
Here are some good links if you are interested in this sword!
Scholar General's review:
   • LK Chen Twin Peak Liao Dao - 正楷雙峰遼刀  
Kane Shen's review:
   • Twin Peaks Khitani Greatsword from 10...  
Liao History:
   • The Rise and Fall of the Khitans & Wh...  
Very interesting paper that was recently published comparing the Song Army to the Liao Army:
https://www.atlantis-press.com/articl...
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0:00 Twin Peaks Liao Dao Introduction
1:52 Liao Dynasty History
2:14 Liao Military and Heavy Armored Cavalry
3:02 Liao Great Sword Usage
5:22 Closer Look at Twin Peaks Liao Dao from LK Chen
8:20 Zhanmadao Comparison
8:49 Guan Dao?! Zhan Ma Dao?!
9:45 Standout Aspects
9:59 Cutting with Liao Dao
10:23 Final Thoughts


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