It is an indigenous traditional dao of the Mizo Tribe of Mizoram, embodying functional and professional craftsmanship. This implementation now exists in the Indian Museum, Kolkata, and is equipped with a longer and straight iron blade. The upper part remains wider; the lower part tapers off gradually to make it amenable for cutting jobs in precision as well as power.The upper end of the blade is slanting; this could be a prerogative of striking or chopping movements. The wooden handle provides a firm grip; at its lower end, it gets wider for a natural hold. A groove along one side of the handle might have been for ergonomic or fastening purposes. The upper part of the handle is wound with an iron ferrule to secure the blade, enhancing strength and durability.
The Mizo people would resort to the dao for almost all purposes of an all-purpose tool, from farm or forest foraging to construction and even ceremonial uses. But apart from its most tangible and functional utility, it also represents the Mizo life as being strongly land-based and rooted in craftsmanship.These signify that the dao from day-to-day life reflects self-sufficiency, resilience, and a repertoire of traditional knowledge of the tribe. This is how everyday objects can be very functional and culturally representative.