1st July 2015, 03:07 AM | #1 |
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Dha Hmyaung for discussion
I recently purchased this dagger, which I believe to be a Burmese Dha Hmyaung - hopefully someone can confirm the origin of this knife. It is a truly sturdy beast: overall length 31.5cm; blade 21 cm and 8.5mm thick. The Ivory handle and silver fittings really make it a lovely addition to my collection.
I look forward to all comments, Russel |
1st July 2015, 03:09 PM | #2 |
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The hilt of this nice dagger is elephant ivory, i can see 90° Schreger-lines. I think it was made around 100 years ago.
I hope, this website will help you. http://www.arscives.com/historysteel....swordlist.htm Regards, Roland |
1st July 2015, 08:16 PM | #3 |
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Hello Russel,
very nice dha dagger, I think Burmese but others will know maybe better. And I agree with Roland, it's elephant ivory. Congrats for adding such a nice piece to your collection. Regards, Detlef |
2nd July 2015, 12:16 PM | #4 |
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Hello Russel,
It is in my opinion from Burma as previously suggested but the region over all is vastly complicated. For me is it the fittings on the sheath that indicated this but honestly it could just as well be Laos/Indochina. Gavin |
3rd July 2015, 01:20 AM | #5 |
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Russel:
Gavin has pretty much said what I think. Most likely Burmese or northern Thai/Shan. The heavy, drop point blade is quite common on Burmese knives of this type. Very nice example and probably second half of the 19th C. Ian. |
4th July 2015, 06:39 AM | #6 |
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Thanks guys,
Great information, as always. Cheers, Russel |
4th July 2015, 05:26 PM | #7 |
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I agree with Gav and Ian--overall form Burmese. Fittings more typical of northern Thai.
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4th July 2015, 05:26 PM | #8 |
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btw, any markings on bottom of scabbard fitting (chape)?
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4th July 2015, 06:02 PM | #9 |
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Hi Andrew,
No, I just re-checked, there are no marking of any description. The bottom of the chapel is timber (see image), perhaps it is missing a plate of silver? Russel |
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