Small Dha

Sajen · 7th October 2009, 05:25 PM

Hello Members,

I get some years ago this Dha as present. Since this is not my area of collecting i wish to get some further informations about this dagger. All informations about origin, age and quality would be very appreciated. It is 44 cm complete with a blade from 25 cm. Thank you very much in advance.

sajen

Henk · 7th October 2009, 10:23 PM

The dafioso will share their knowledge with you.

Very nice dha with age. Thanks for sharing.

Sajen · 8th October 2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Henk

The dafioso will share their knowledge with you.

Very nice dha with age. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you Henk.

regards,

sajen

Nathaniel · 8th October 2009, 04:17 AM

How thick is the blade?

I believe this is a Kachin style from northern Kachin state of Burma.

Sajen · 8th October 2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel

How thick is the blade?

I believe this is a Kachin style from northern Kachin state of Burma.

Hello Nathaniel,

the blade is 7 mm thick at the handle. Thank's for answer.

sajen

Mark · 9th October 2009, 05:54 PM

Actually, this is a Shan dha hmyaung. We used to call the style "Metro Kachin," but subsequent research pointed toward Shan/Tai (Shan State in eastern Burma, or northern Thailand).

Age is very hard to estimate, but it likely is early 20th or later 19th century. The quality looks quite good.

Andrew · 13th October 2009, 04:24 AM

I think you're missing a fair amount of silver from the fittings. The grip section of the handle probably had silver mesh or, perhaps, rattan rings.

Sajen · 13th October 2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

I think you're missing a fair amount of silver from the fittings. The grip section of the handle probably had silver mesh or, perhaps, rattan rings.

Good possible but then this is missing longer because the patination on the wood is old. Thank you for the hint.

sajen

7th October 2009, 05:25 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,786	Small Dha Hello Members, I get some years ago this Dha as present. Since this is not my area of collecting i wish to get some further informations about this dagger. All informations about origin, age and quality would be very appreciated. It is 44 cm complete with a blade from 25 cm. Thank you very much in advance. sajen Attached Images

7th October 2009, 10:23 PM	#2
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	The dafioso will share their knowledge with you. Very nice dha with age. Thanks for sharing.

8th October 2009, 04:17 AM	#4
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	How thick is the blade? I believe this is a Kachin style from northern Kachin state of Burma.

9th October 2009, 05:54 PM	#6
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Actually, this is a Shan dha hmyaung. We used to call the style "Metro Kachin," but subsequent research pointed toward Shan/Tai (Shan State in eastern Burma, or northern Thailand). Age is very hard to estimate, but it likely is early 20th or later 19th century. The quality looks quite good.

13th October 2009, 04:24 AM	#7
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I think you're missing a fair amount of silver from the fittings. The grip section of the handle probably had silver mesh or, perhaps, rattan rings.