CRAZY 1000 year old CHINESE SWORD (Liao Dao) - What is it for?

The Liao Dao is a 1000 year old design, used in Northeastern China during the Liao and Song Dynasties, recreated here by LK Chen ( https://lkchensword.com/shop-1/ols/pr... ). Why was it invented, and who was it supposed to be used by, and against? Available in the UK at: https://www.theknightshop.com/twin-pe... 3 extra videos each month on Patreon, which hugely helps support this channel:   / scholagladiatoria   Facebook & Twitter updates, info and fun:   / historicalfencing     / scholagladiato1   Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com Matt Easton's website & Pinterest: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/matt_east... Easton Antique Arms: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk/