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Old 28th November 2007, 07:53 PM   #6
Jim McDougall
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Originally Posted by freebooter
Hi Andrew and Jim, I do believe the blade to be British influenced as it has a very distinct clip to it. Though I am no expert, all the Dha that I have seen over the years here in Australia have their own style to them, I have seen a good many Dha with drop points but never such a distinct clip. I can only assume, that there being no American influence in Burma, that a British Officer(as I think they would be the only ones either interested, able to influence or afford such a whim).
I would enjoy hearing more about these theories from those more knowledgeable with the history of the Dha.

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Gavin
Hi Gavin,
Thank you very much for acknowledging my post !!
All very best regards,
Jim
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