'Dha' blade restoration, are they laminated?

Atlantia · 25th March 2009, 01:33 PM

Hi friends

As work is damn slow (bloody economic downturn), I'm finding I have the time to steadily work through some 'projects' that have been around for years.
So, I'm going to rework this 'dha family' blade:

Anyway, the first job was to straighten it as it had a slight kink, and I was immediately surprised by how incredibly tough and rigid it was!
Managed to get it straight enough, and am now going to repolish it.
It does need repolishing, the edge is very dull and ragged.
First question is, are these laminated at all?
Is it going to be worth etching it at all?

Mark · 26th March 2009, 12:11 AM

It is not uncommon for them to be laminated, but I can't say from the photo whether this one is or is not. Polishing it should give a clearer idea.

Atlantia · 26th March 2009, 01:29 PM

Thank you Mark

I really shouldn't buy blades in need of so much work unless they are clearly 'worth the effort'.
Its a lot of work, hope its going to look good once its done !

Next problem is the handle!

Regards
Gene

Atlantia · 4th April 2010, 11:31 PM

Hi Y'all
I'm bumping this thread because the polishing is nearing completion and I'm still looking for a firm ID on this blade.
Essentially I'm going to need to make it a handle next and I'm absolutely clueless as to how it should look.

Gavin Nugent · 5th April 2010, 12:15 AM

Nice blade Gene, quite sought after in some circles too.

I passed a near complete example by a while ago, no scabbard but it had a pure Burmese look to it.
I am unsure what cataegory they fall under but they are a nasty looking chopper.
I'll see if the image is still on file, if not I'll make contact with another who may still have it on file.

Gav

Atlantia · 5th April 2010, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebooter

Nice blade Gene, quite sought after in some circles too.

I passed a near complete example by a while ago, no scabbard but it had a pure Burmese look to it.
I am unsure what cataegory they fall under but they are a nasty looking chopper.
I'll see if the image is still on file, if not I'll make contact with another who may still have it on file.

Gav

Oh Gav!
You're a star mate!!!!!!
Thank you so much

Nathaniel · 5th April 2010, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Hi Y'all
I'm bumping this thread because the polishing is nearing completion and I'm still looking for a firm ID on this blade.
Essentially I'm going to need to make it a handle next and I'm absolutely clueless as to how it should look.

Why make a handle? I think it would look just as nice if you made a stand where you could appreciate the bare blade and tang

Gavin Nugent · 5th April 2010, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Why make a handle? I think it would look just as nice if you made a stand where you could appreciate the bare blade and tang

I also think it should be left as is. Display it well and have some notes on the item with it and it will stand alone and present well. They are seldom seen.
If you don't want it, I'll display it bare here :-)

Gav

25th March 2009, 01:33 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	'Dha' blade restoration, are they laminated? Hi friends As work is damn slow (bloody economic downturn), I'm finding I have the time to steadily work through some 'projects' that have been around for years. So, I'm going to rework this 'dha family' blade: Anyway, the first job was to straighten it as it had a slight kink, and I was immediately surprised by how incredibly tough and rigid it was! Managed to get it straight enough, and am now going to repolish it. It does need repolishing, the edge is very dull and ragged. First question is, are these laminated at all? Is it going to be worth etching it at all?

5th April 2010, 12:15 AM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Nice one Nice blade Gene, quite sought after in some circles too. I passed a near complete example by a while ago, no scabbard but it had a pure Burmese look to it. I am unsure what cataegory they fall under but they are a nasty looking chopper. I'll see if the image is still on file, if not I'll make contact with another who may still have it on file. Gav

26th March 2009, 12:11 AM	#2
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	It is not uncommon for them to be laminated, but I can't say from the photo whether this one is or is not. Polishing it should give a clearer idea.

26th March 2009, 01:29 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thank you Mark I really shouldn't buy blades in need of so much work unless they are clearly 'worth the effort'. Its a lot of work, hope its going to look good once its done ! Next problem is the handle! Regards Gene

4th April 2010, 11:31 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Y'all I'm bumping this thread because the polishing is nearing completion and I'm still looking for a firm ID on this blade. Essentially I'm going to need to make it a handle next and I'm absolutely clueless as to how it should look.