Question about a Dha

kino · 11th March 2011, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Nice sword. Thai, probably early 20th c., in my opinion.

I do not necessarily disagree with Gav that the handle material may well be a silver alloy. However, I'd lean more towards some other alloy--perhaps a type of brass (copper/zinc).

Andrew

Andrew, Thanks.

I have not had the time to look over or polish the hilt. This weekend I will have some time to do it and I will update on what I find.

Nathaniel, thanks for the additional info.

Nathaniel · 12th March 2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kino

Andrew, Thanks.

I have not had the time to look over or polish the hilt. This weekend I will have some time to do it and I will update on what I find.

Nathaniel, thanks for the additional info.

I'm kind of torn...maybe just clean up a small spot...I like the patina regardless of what metal alloy it is....I know several Thai collectors comment how westerners like to clean up things too much.

Nathaniel · 12th March 2011, 03:14 AM

One interesting motif on your handle is the flower....you also see one in the two swords Gavin pictured and also this most recent sword on OA: http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos.php?id=4565

tom hyle · 14th March 2011, 02:45 AM

Nathaniel; wow! How long is that naginatoid? Beauty!

Nathaniel · 14th March 2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tom hyle

Nathaniel; wow! How long is that naginatoid? Beauty!

Hello Tom

Which sword? Kino's seems to have about a 20 inch blade. None are mine

Andrew · 14th March 2011, 05:00 PM

I believe Tom is talking about the short pole arm of yours in post #16.

You know, the one you want to sell to me?

Nathaniel · 14th March 2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

I believe Tom is talking about the short pole arm of yours in post #16.

You know, the one you want to sell to me?

Oh my bad! Tom, the stats of Andrew's pole arm he's letting me take care of

are:

Blade = 32cm (12.6 inches)

Total length = 76cm (30 inches)

12th March 2011, 03:14 AM	#3
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	One interesting motif on your handle is the flower....you also see one in the two swords Gavin pictured and also this most recent sword on OA: http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos.php?id=4565

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tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Nathaniel; wow! How long is that naginatoid? Beauty!

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Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I believe Tom is talking about the short pole arm of yours in post #16. You know, the one you want to sell to me?