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Bob A · 17th December 2018, 06:07 AM

My limited information regarding Assamese weapons notes that the Naga dao was not indigenous in production; supposedly iron was not readily available, and blades were imported. Bower reported that quality swords were sought from Bhutan and Tibet.

17th December 2018, 06:07 AM	#40
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 435	My limited information regarding Assamese weapons notes that the Naga dao was not indigenous in production; supposedly iron was not readily available, and blades were imported. Bower reported that quality swords were sought from Bhutan and Tibet.