Why can Dao occupy the first place among the eighteen weapons?

Why can Dao occupy the first place among the eighteen weapons? Ma Weidou's explanation hit the nail on the head.

In the ancient feudal society of China, wars still occurred frequently, and the use of cold weapons was quite common. Throughout history, the replacement of countless dynasties is an established fact, and the replacement of old and new dynasties is often exchanged with countless blood.

With the accumulation of history, everyone has gradually made a relatively complete summary of cold weapons. Eighteen kinds of weapons were once recognized by everyone, but now with the growth of military strength, it seems that not many people are keen on these weapons. However, it is curious why knives rank first among these eighteen weapons.

Many people often hear the contrast between swords, and some even think that swords seem to be better, especially in ancient society, many emperors' gifts are swords, and the shadow of knives is few, so why can knives occupy the first place?

Among many disputes, the famous collector Ma Weidou has his own judgment, and his explanation should be more pertinent. He said that this knife can be stabbed or cut, and it is very practical to use. With this alone, his efficacy has surpassed other weapons. From this point of view, it is indeed more accurate.

Generally speaking, among many knives we see, they are often quite short. Many people will say that they are too short and lose their advantages compared with some spears. To say that this is the difference between professionals and amateurs, the power of a weapon actually does not lie in its length.

We can often see some superficial advantages and disadvantages, but after the sword really exerts its power, it is no worse than some other weapons. Of course, Tao still has a profound cultural background. In ancient society, knives were generally owned by Jianghu chivalrous people, which can be said to have a certain position in the whole history.

In ancient times, swords were often the representatives of nobles. To put it bluntly, they only exist in name only. Moreover, in ancient battlefields, we can see that in many battles, knives were widely used. Knife design often depends on actual combat and weight to win. After all, on the battlefield, he is his life.

It should be said that this Dao is of great historical significance and practical significance. Ma Weidou can accurately point out its essence, and the evaluation that Dao can rank first among the 18 weapons is more pertinent. Do you have any different views on this?