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Eighteen weapons and knives

China has a long history of martial arts, among which 18 kinds of martial arts are regarded as the essence of traditional martial arts. As one of the representatives, the knife has been deeply imprinted in people's hearts with its unique shape and exquisite skills. Knife, as a very common weapon, was indispensable in ancient wars. The history of China Dao can be traced back to about 2500 years ago. In the Spring and Autumn War, the knife has become one of the main cold weapons. With the evolution of history, the types of knives gradually enriched, and finally evolved into one of the eighteen weapons in China.

China Dao has a unique shape, and there is a gap between the handle and the blade. The purpose of this design is to ensure that the knife can rotate flexibly when waving and exert greater lethality. In the shape of the blade, it can be divided into three parts: the blade tip, the blade tip and the back, in which the blade tip is mainly used for stabbing, the blade tip is used for chopping and the back is used for blocking.

China Dao is not only unique in shape, but also exquisite in skill. China's swordsmanship can be divided into Tai Chi Dao, single Dao, double Dao, broadsword and many other different types, each of which has its own unique skills and uses. In the process of using the knife, the swordsman needs to be vigilant at all times and accurately grasp the opportunity of attack and defense in order to win on the battlefield.

In addition to the application in war, China knife is also widely used in daily life, such as chopping wood, chopping wood, cutting meat and so on. In the traditional culture of China, the knife is also regarded as a symbol. Knife has the reputation of "household necessities". Many traditional festivals in China have customs related to knives, such as Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.

China Dao, as one of the representatives of eighteen weapons in China, has a unique shape, exquisite skills and profound historical and cultural connotations. It is precisely because of its unique charm that it has become a part of China culture and one of the cultural elements that people all over the world love.