My first Dha ....a few questions please

katana · 13th November 2007, 12:41 PM

Thank you both, Battara and Mark, for your comments.

Talismatic reasons did 'spring to mind' but, as Mark has commented, this term is often used as an 'answer all'. Hopefully the Dha will arrive very soon and I can post better information and pics.

Would the blade be etched when owned in its native country ?
What wood would the scabbard be made from ?

Regards David

Andrew · 13th November 2007, 02:51 PM

Nice first dha, katana. I think the brass inserts are just for looks.

(Let's apply Occam's Razor until better information becomes available

).

No etch traditionally. I do lightly etch/polish my finer dha, however, because I like the look.

Your scabbard would likely have been teak bound with rattan strips.

13th November 2007, 12:41 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Thank you both, Battara and Mark, for your comments. Talismatic reasons did 'spring to mind' but, as Mark has commented, this term is often used as an 'answer all'. Hopefully the Dha will arrive very soon and I can post better information and pics. Would the blade be etched when owned in its native country ? What wood would the scabbard be made from ? Regards David

13th November 2007, 02:51 PM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Nice first dha, katana. I think the brass inserts are just for looks. (Let's apply Occam's Razor until better information becomes available ). No etch traditionally. I do lightly etch/polish my finer dha, however, because I like the look. Your scabbard would likely have been teak bound with rattan strips.