Oxtail saber (Niu Wei Dao). The hickory blade has a pronounced curve, widening towards the end, then tapering to the tip.
Blade length: 25" to 30"
Blade width: 1-5/8" at the guard.
Blade thickness: 1/2"
Handle length: 5"
Avg. point of balance: 6" to 7" from the guard.
Avg. weight: 1.2 lb. to 1.5 lb.