Two Interesting Dha

CharlesS · 18th July 2006, 04:19 AM

Here are two dha swords for comment. I am especially interested in opinions regarding origins of the top, more narrow one.

I believe that one shows some indication of Kachin characteristics(hilt), but the blade is vexing. It is of outstanding quality with an inserted hardened edge. On of the most impressive blades I have seen, quality wise...a petite, but deadly piece.

The second one is Kachin I believe. It features a gorgeous hilt, with especially nice rattan, fitted to a very basic blade.

Both scabbards are new, custom made for these swords.

Andrew · 18th July 2006, 05:50 AM

Hi Charles, good to see you posting.

The first one is unusual and beautiful. The polish really accentuates its quality.

I'd say the second one is Thai, late Ayutthaya/early Ratanakosin style. Also very beautiful and in fine condition.

At the risk of sounding coy, I'm really interested to hear what others have to say about both of these, so I'll stop right there.

You, my friend, have some of my favorite dha in your collection.

RhysMichael · 18th July 2006, 03:28 PM

Charles
Great dha and I too await the answers on them. To me the profile on the top one though far more seems to have some similarities to this basic shape

The blade on it does look supurb. Can you see what on japanese swords would be called a hada or ji-hada ?

Thanks for posting them
And if hte top one ever is on the market .....~grin~

Flavio · 18th July 2006, 04:22 PM

W

W!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

DhaDha · 18th July 2006, 06:13 PM

Congratulations. Beautiful.

Here's one that seems related. I was told Burmese. Although yours has nicer detail on the hilt. This one, I believe, is also sporting an inserted hardened edge.

Shawn

CharlesS · 18th July 2006, 09:56 PM

Thanks guys.

Yes Shawn, these are definitely akin to each other, even down to the hilt fit. You might want to do a light etch, just to see what you have there.

18th July 2006, 04:19 AM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Two Interesting Dha Here are two dha swords for comment. I am especially interested in opinions regarding origins of the top, more narrow one. I believe that one shows some indication of Kachin characteristics(hilt), but the blade is vexing. It is of outstanding quality with an inserted hardened edge. On of the most impressive blades I have seen, quality wise...a petite, but deadly piece. The second one is Kachin I believe. It features a gorgeous hilt, with especially nice rattan, fitted to a very basic blade. Both scabbards are new, custom made for these swords. Attached Images

18th July 2006, 06:13 PM	#5
DhaDha Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 165	Congratulations. Beautiful. Here's one that seems related. I was told Burmese. Although yours has nicer detail on the hilt. This one, I believe, is also sporting an inserted hardened edge. Shawn Attached Images

18th July 2006, 05:50 AM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Hi Charles, good to see you posting. The first one is unusual and beautiful. The polish really accentuates its quality. I'd say the second one is Thai, late Ayutthaya/early Ratanakosin style. Also very beautiful and in fine condition. At the risk of sounding coy, I'm really interested to hear what others have to say about both of these, so I'll stop right there. You, my friend, have some of my favorite dha in your collection.

18th July 2006, 03:28 PM	#3
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Charles Great dha and I too await the answers on them. To me the profile on the top one though far more seems to have some similarities to this basic shape The blade on it does look supurb. Can you see what on japanese swords would be called a hada or ji-hada ? Thanks for posting them And if hte top one ever is on the market .....~grin~

18th July 2006, 04:22 PM	#4
Flavio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Italia Posts: 1,243	W W!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

18th July 2006, 09:56 PM	#6
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Thanks guys. Yes Shawn, these are definitely akin to each other, even down to the hilt fit. You might want to do a light etch, just to see what you have there.