The Goose Quill Saber (yan mao dao) has a single-edged straight blade, maintaining the same width throughout, curving up at the tip with a false edge.
Blade length: 26" to 32"
Blade width: 1.5"
Blade thickness: 5/8"
Handle length: 5.5"
Avg. point of balance: 5" to 6" from the guard.
Avg. weight: 1.2 lb. to 1.5 lb.