19thc Chinese naval dao - cutlass ??

kronckew · 15th May 2023, 08:04 PM

On advice of a friend, I've bent the upper guard quillion forward back in a more forward position; I also note that the photos above lack scale, the grip is comfortably two-handed at 7 in., and the 28.75 in. blade is heavy (and very sharp). It is not a nimble cutlass, it's a brutal hacker.

Maj-Biffy Snodgrass · 20th May 2023, 07:57 PM

Hi Wayne, well you certainly fixed that and did a fine job of it, congratulations.
In my own estimation and I am by far NOT an expert I would be looking towards Vietnam for origin and age 19thc for your sword, the finish on the blade certainly has that tell tale finish seen on many Vietnam - Indo China regional swords, perhaps even what were the Cham regions, I like it, nice honest sword indeed.

. Snody

Maj-Biffy Snodgrass · 20th May 2023, 10:56 PM

15th May 2023, 08:04 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	On advice of a friend, I've bent the upper guard quillion forward back in a more forward position; I also note that the photos above lack scale, the grip is comfortably two-handed at 7 in., and the 28.75 in. blade is heavy (and very sharp). It is not a nimble cutlass, it's a brutal hacker. Attached Images

20th May 2023, 07:57 PM	#2
Maj-Biffy Snodgrass Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 66	good job, well done ! Hi Wayne, well you certainly fixed that and did a fine job of it, congratulations. In my own estimation and I am by far NOT an expert I would be looking towards Vietnam for origin and age 19thc for your sword, the finish on the blade certainly has that tell tale finish seen on many Vietnam - Indo China regional swords, perhaps even what were the Cham regions, I like it, nice honest sword indeed.. Snody Last edited by Maj-Biffy Snodgrass; 21st May 2023 at 04:10 PM. Reason: mistake

20th May 2023, 10:56 PM	#3
Maj-Biffy Snodgrass Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 66	Thanks Jim.