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Old 16th November 2013, 05:04 PM   #1
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Default Montagnard Daab, Dha

I just picked up this Daab at auction; when I received it, unwrapped it, and got it in my hands, I was very impressed by the weight, balance, and potential chopping, slashing, and fighting capabilities of this weapon .The trained practitioner must have been very formidable with this sword !
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Old 16th November 2013, 05:16 PM   #2
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Very interesting and elegant piece. I especially like the addition of the hand grip material, which makes it very obvious how it was used.

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Old 16th November 2013, 06:31 PM   #3
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DIFFERENT AND ONE OF THE NICEST DHA I HAVE SEEN IN QUITE A WHILE. CONGRADULATIONS . WHAT ARE THE MEASURMENTS HANDLE, BLADE & TOTAL LEGNTH?
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Thanks. The blade measures approx. 22" and 1.75 " at it's widest.The back of the blade measures approx. 5/16" at the base.Total length is 35".
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Old 16th November 2013, 10:28 PM   #5
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Have to agree, one of the most impressive dha I've seen in quite some time! Congrats on a great piece. I can't recall seeing many (if any) with that tip style.
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Old 16th November 2013, 10:50 PM   #6
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Yes, the tip threw me a little as well ; at first I thought it had been over sharpened, but upon using the "Vikingsword," search engine, I found a link which shows this very sharp and pointy configuration to be a characteristic of this blade.
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