Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - A Massive Dha/Daab/Dah/Dao....But From Where???

Ian · 29th August 2016, 02:12 AM

Here is another one that was sold on the Oriental Arms site. A massive dha described by Artzi Yarom as follows:

"This Huge Dah sword is the biggest we have ever seen. Monstrous blade 38 inches long 3 inches wide, forged from good steel and with sharp edge. Wood handle bound with braided rattan ring 22 inches long 2 ½ inches in diameter. The wood scabbard is bound with rattan bands. Total length 64 inches compared to an average of 35 inches in a more common Dah swords. To demonstrate the dimensions we are showing this monster next to a “normal” 33 inches Dah sword. ... Several of the rattan bands are a later replacement. Very unusual. Probably Burmese, late 19 or early 20C. ceremonial sword."

This one might be Burmese. It is quite plain and obviously intended for serious use.

29th August 2016, 02:12 AM	#13
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Here is another one that was sold on the Oriental Arms site. A massive dha described by Artzi Yarom as follows: "This Huge Dah sword is the biggest we have ever seen. Monstrous blade 38 inches long 3 inches wide, forged from good steel and with sharp edge. Wood handle bound with braided rattan ring 22 inches long 2 ½ inches in diameter. The wood scabbard is bound with rattan bands. Total length 64 inches compared to an average of 35 inches in a more common Dah swords. To demonstrate the dimensions we are showing this monster next to a “normal” 33 inches Dah sword. ... Several of the rattan bands are a later replacement. Very unusual. Probably Burmese, late 19 or early 20C. ceremonial sword." This one might be Burmese. It is quite plain and obviously intended for serious use. Attached Images