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hi
blade 46 cm hilt 55 cm |
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This is a form of dha. From one of the various hill tribes loosly referred to as "Montagnard". Probably from Laos, but some are attributed to Vietnam and Thailand.
The very long handle, small disc guard and "hatchet" tip are typical of the form. Nice example. The scabbard looks newer than the blade and handle, and these scabbards are most often seen completely bound with rattan strips. |
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Some other examples:
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many thanks Andrew for this clarification !!!!!
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Another example. Similar style of wrap on the hilt.
Last edited by Ian; 14th February 2006 at 11:36 PM. |
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Out of curiosity, how far up the hilt does the tang go on these dhas?
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Not very far, Fearn. Most dha have short, spiked tangs, and these are consistent. Mark did an informal study about this a while ago and there's an old thread in the archives about it.
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