Origins of the term temple dha?

paolo · 24th November 2007, 08:14 PM

Hi all,
This are the pics of my short dagger. The seller said it's from Burma. Your opinion?
Paolo

PUFF · 25th November 2007, 01:22 AM

IMO, the above piece come from Burman side. I do not know its use.

But it looks similar to Thai 's amulet knives. These following blades may also meet your "poor quality but not tourist" standard.

Example of "amulet" knives from central Thailand.
Made in mid 20C. The blades were blessed by Buddhist monk and generally used as spiritual object or protecting talisman by non-monk.

Battara · 25th November 2007, 08:59 PM

thanks Puff - I did not know that...

24th November 2007, 08:14 PM	#1
paolo Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 173	Thai or Burma ? Hi all, This are the pics of my short dagger. The seller said it's from Burma. Your opinion? Paolo Attached Images

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PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	IMO, the above piece come from Burman side. I do not know its use. But it looks similar to Thai 's amulet knives. These following blades may also meet your "poor quality but not tourist" standard. Example of "amulet" knives from central Thailand. Made in mid 20C. The blades were blessed by Buddhist monk and generally used as spiritual object or protecting talisman by non-monk. Last edited by PUFF; 26th November 2007 at 12:31 AM.

25th November 2007, 08:59 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,308	thanks Puff - I did not know that...