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Old 20th February 2009, 04:24 AM   #1
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Default Interesting Yunnan daarb/ Dha














I find the tip in particular very interesting...it reminds me of the kris blade at the hilt. Do you think it was a a damaged blade that was repaired? I've never seen a tip like this.
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Old 20th February 2009, 04:35 AM   #2
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I love this sword very different in my eyes. The tip reminds a little of the parang I just picked up.

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Old 20th February 2009, 06:51 AM   #3
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MURUT influences

Very nice sword by the way. lovely old patinated fittings.
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Old 20th February 2009, 06:13 PM   #4
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That is an absolutely stunning sword.

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Old 20th February 2009, 08:54 PM   #5
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Nice one. Love the curved handle. I have one with curved hilt as well. Always wondered if it was to assist in two-handed use or for trapping opponent's arms in battle.
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Old 21st February 2009, 01:39 AM   #6
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Hi Nathaniel,
In my humble opinion, I do not think that this is a Yunnan Dha. Style suggests more Burmese/Shan States to me. MARK---What do you think?
I have posted a couple of pics of definate Yunnan Dha which I have in my collection. Each has a guard and one has a Chinese makers mark.

Now to the blade................how does the length compare with the scabbard length? If the blade is noticably shorter, then it would suggest that it has been broken and refinished. Nice piece though, even if it does turn out to be a new "finish" to the blade tip.
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