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Originally Posted by CharlesS
As a real lover of cross cultural pieces I could not pass up this double dha knife that I believe is heavily Chinese influenced. The set is 10 inches overall with the knives having 6 inch blades. The hilts are ivory, carved in fish motifs, and all the fittings are silver. Based on the size I assume this is a utility set, or perhaps a set of knives for a woman. The scabbard is three pieces, with a central panel running through the center as a divider for the knives similar to what is found in scabbards for Chinese double knives and swords.
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Very interesting piece. If it ever feels lonely for the company of other Dha knives, please PM me.
Regards Stuart