I figure since these aren't really within the scope of Dan's production, that these would be ok to share, since other than the Zashi, Dan hasn't really dabbled in Asian style blades. If not, admins lemme know and I'll dig up one of my Scrapivores for a size comparison . I've had the Duandao (the little one) for a month or so, since I decided to start training with live blades, and my dear Mom ordered the Luiyedao from China for me for Christmas. After a little basic maintenance (loctite on the threaded tangs, glueing the endcaps on with a removable adhesive), they're both tight and ready to train with. Just in time for Double Broadsword this coming year (for me, there comes a point where a dull training blade just doesn't do it anymore. To use a weapon is to respect it, and you can't truly respect a blade unless it's very sharp... off soapbox ) I plan to pin the handles at some point, since it's a lot more solid lockup, and you can't really count on a threaded tang to hold up to much use, sadly. Both blades are folded steel, and both came with a radiused tang (which I didn't expect for their price point), so with a little TLC, they'll be/remain combat capable. And MAN are they sharp!