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Old 28th November 2007, 07:53 PM   #22
Jim McDougall
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Originally Posted by freebooter
Hi Andrew and Jim, I do believe the blade to be British influenced as it has a very distinct clip to it. Though I am no expert, all the Dha that I have seen over the years here in Australia have their own style to them, I have seen a good many Dha with drop points but never such a distinct clip. I can only assume, that there being no American influence in Burma, that a British Officer(as I think they would be the only ones either interested, able to influence or afford such a whim).
I would enjoy hearing more about these theories from those more knowledgeable with the history of the Dha.

regards

Gavin
Hi Gavin,
Thank you very much for acknowledging my post !!
All very best regards,
Jim
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