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Old 21st September 2012, 07:39 AM   #1
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The national museum in Chiang Mai is rather small and underfunded, yet they still have some interesting pieces. Photos weren't really allowed but I did manage a quick & dirty pic of these weapons using my phone camera. The swords are about 110 cm long.
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those look like halberds for use from elephant back.

cool.
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Old 21st September 2012, 09:27 AM   #3
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Yes, I guess they are halberds, not swords.
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Old 21st September 2012, 11:55 AM   #4
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At 110cms long they fit the "sword" category far better than a halberd by definition.

My largest Silver repousse Thai sword is 112cms long in the scabbard.

Thank for sharing this image, these are seldom found or seen weapons.

Any other images from the museum?

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These are the equivalent of two-handed broadswords and I believe they are referred to as 'darb sri gun chai', but I cannot make an exact translation...we need Nathaniel here!
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These are the equivalent of two-handed broadswords and I believe they are referred to as 'darb sri gun chai', but I cannot make an exact translation...we need Nathaniel here!
Hey Charles, Not sure. I've heard these called Daab Sri, but I'm not sure of the meaning...and had not heard before of the Daab Sri Gun Chai. I'm sure it could be just a longer form of the name. Srigunchai, might be the name, ie one word that was just broken up into the syllables to make it easier in Romanized form to pronounce.
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Old 22nd September 2012, 12:17 AM   #7
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At 110cms long they fit the "sword" category far better than a halberd by definition.

My largest Silver repousse Thai sword is 112cms long in the scabbard.

Thank for sharing this image, these are seldom found or seen weapons.

Any other images from the museum?

Thanks

Gavin
Yes, I agree with Gavin's comment...more like a long sword. These blades shape show the influence of the Chinese Yan Yue Dao.
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Old 22nd September 2012, 12:16 AM   #8
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Yes, I guess they are halberds, not swords.
Yes/ No. There are a few different names in Thai, one is sword the other is halberd.
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Old 22nd September 2012, 12:15 AM   #9
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The national museum in Chiang Mai is rather small and underfunded, yet they still have some interesting pieces. Photos weren't really allowed but I did manage a quick & dirty pic of these weapons using my phone camera. The swords are about 110 cm long.
Nice pictures, Lord Koos. Thanks for sharing
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Lord Koos...what did the description tags say for the three???
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