Large Naga dao

JeffS · 14th March 2025, 04:21 PM

Hi Ian. I hope to discuss further with him when I have a chance but I'm not sure about sensitivities regarding acknowledging a weapon. However, I think it is clearly a weapon due to the massive size which is likely too unwieldy as a field tool, lack of wear from regular use, and ornamentation. The blade geometry (assymetric grind with pronounced bevels) reminded me of Borneo mandau, well suited for parting heads from shoulders. Below is an example tool daos. I've also attached my example of a old short bladed dao (purchased from a dealer) similar to JBG examples.

14th March 2025, 04:21 PM	#6
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 423	Hi Ian. I hope to discuss further with him when I have a chance but I'm not sure about sensitivities regarding acknowledging a weapon. However, I think it is clearly a weapon due to the massive size which is likely too unwieldy as a field tool, lack of wear from regular use, and ornamentation. The blade geometry (assymetric grind with pronounced bevels) reminded me of Borneo mandau, well suited for parting heads from shoulders. Below is an example tool daos. I've also attached my example of a old short bladed dao (purchased from a dealer) similar to JBG examples. Attached Images