Unusual Dha

Gavin Nugent · 27th November 2007, 06:59 AM

Thanks for the images. What do you know about these style of blades in the Dha, I have been searching high and low on and off for a while now. How old do these two date, I can see the clip in the top one but it looks newish??? The other, from the angle I cannot see a definate clip, more of a drop. Can you post better images of the profiles of the blade and anything you know about their origins.

regards

Gavin

Mark · 27th November 2007, 09:08 PM

Kahnjar1, the first of yours i beautiful. A typical Tai (Shan) blade and scabbard profile, but with decoration in a Lanna style. Compare to this one, a dinosaur in size (40.5 inches/103 cm) compared to the dha hmyaung:

(full page at http://dharesearch.bowditch.us/0072.htm)

Jim McDougall · 27th November 2007, 09:47 PM

The information and knowledge on these by the dha faction here in our forum is truly amazing!! Its great to see such comprehensive input and truly intriguing to see the complexities of these weapons so well identified.
It seems hard to believe that just a decade ago, there was so little material available on these, and the intensive focus on these by Andrew, Mark and the others has produced such a great resource here.

While I confess embarassingly little knowledge on dhas, it is great to know that when questions arise on them, this is the place to be.

Best regards,
Jim

Chris Evans · 28th November 2007, 12:36 AM

Hi Folks,

Jim has said it better than I could, but you lot are very knowledgeable. Great thread!

Cheers
Chris

kahnjar1 · 28th November 2007, 04:51 AM

Hi Gavin,
Thanks for the comments. Age of these is probably best addressed by Mark, but I would have thought the all silver one is mid 20th Cent, and the other perhaps early to mid 20th Cent. They are both in great condition,--- and Mark, thanks also for your kind comments on the Shan one.

I should perhaps take this opportunity to let other members know a bit about me. I have been lurking in the wings for a little while, gleening information, mainly about Dha, but also other blades. Dha are my main interest, and to this end I owe a large debt of gratitude to Mark and his Dha Research Archive, also his patience in direct communication,where his ear has been bent several times! I DO like the term "Dhafia" which seems to be used more often lately. Who's going to design a suitable badge?? I think it fits perfectly!
I am located in Christchurch New Zealand.
Regards Stuart (kahnjar1)

kahnjar1 · 28th November 2007, 06:39 AM

Hi Gavin,
Better angle on that other blade. Sorry about the blueish colour-getting dark here.
Stu

kahnjar1 · 28th November 2007, 06:43 AM

Trying again so you don't need a magnifying glass!!

Andrew · 29th November 2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim McDougall

The information and knowledge on these by the dha faction here in our forum is truly amazing!! Its great to see such comprehensive input and truly intriguing to see the complexities of these weapons so well identified.
It seems hard to believe that just a decade ago, there was so little material available on these, and the intensive focus on these by Andrew, Mark and the others has produced such a great resource here.

While I confess embarassingly little knowledge on dhas, it is great to know that when questions arise on them, this is the place to be.

Best regards,
Jim

Thanks for the kind words, Jim. The really knowlegeable dha guys are Mark and Ian. Unfortunately, my research and collecting has taken a back seat to increasing family and career responsibilities. As a result, I'm still but a "padawan".

Best,
Andrew

Jim McDougall · 29th November 2007, 03:47 PM

You're welcome Andrew!
Though I admire your modesty, in my opinion all who participate in the study in focus to further knowledge and comprehensive information on a topic deserve honorable mention. I was remiss in not mentioning Ian by name as his superb knowledge on the dha and so many weapon forms is key in the core of knowledge here on the forum.

As I strongly believe, we are all students here, and the comprehensive knowledge of all of us is our strength!

Our forum rocks!!!

All very best regards,
Jim

Mark · 3rd December 2007, 02:43 PM

Thank you all for the compliments, but objectively I am a mere dilettante. More often than not I find out that something I have said or have been saying is quite wrong.

Being considered "knowledgeable" is a two edged sword (or better, a prakhan daab

). Personally, I feel that my biggest contribution has been my web-site, which collects information from so many sources better-informed than I, and I learn so much from my fellow forumites here and on Antonio's forum. I am very honored that the Dha Research Archive has become an inspiration to so many collectors and researchers.

PS: you reveal yourself at least, khanjar1!

I was wondering if you were over here.

kahnjar1 · 4th December 2007, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

Thank you all for the compliments, but objectively I am a mere dilettante. More often than not I find out that something I have said or have been saying is quite wrong.

Being considered "knowledgeable" is a two edged sword (or better, a prakhan daab

). Personally, I feel that my biggest contribution has been my web-site, which collects information from so many sources better-informed than I, and I learn so much from my fellow forumites here and on Antonio's forum. I am very honored that the Dha Research Archive has become an inspiration to so many collectors and researchers.

PS: you reveal yourself at least, khanjar1!

I was wondering if you were over here.

Hi Mark,
Stuart from Christchurch NZ. We have emailed quite often over the last 2 years re Dha. Sorry I thought you knew what my "calling card" was. My apologies. I have been a lurker on this site for quite sometime but until now have not been "active".
Check the thread re the very long Dha--Rakhine?? There are some new pics of the beast. I have it now and am in process of restoration as far as is possible. Will post more pics later when finished, but need a bit of Rayskin to restore the grip. Any ideas?
Stuart

27th November 2007, 06:59 AM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Thanks kahnjar1 Thanks for the images. What do you know about these style of blades in the Dha, I have been searching high and low on and off for a while now. How old do these two date, I can see the clip in the top one but it looks newish??? The other, from the angle I cannot see a definate clip, more of a drop. Can you post better images of the profiles of the blade and anything you know about their origins. regards Gavin

28th November 2007, 06:39 AM	#6
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Added pic Hi Gavin, Better angle on that other blade. Sorry about the blueish colour-getting dark here. Stu Attached Images

28th November 2007, 06:43 AM	#7
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Trying again so you don't need a magnifying glass!! Attached Images

27th November 2007, 09:08 PM	#2
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Kahnjar1, the first of yours i beautiful. A typical Tai (Shan) blade and scabbard profile, but with decoration in a Lanna style. Compare to this one, a dinosaur in size (40.5 inches/103 cm) compared to the dha hmyaung: (full page at http://dharesearch.bowditch.us/0072.htm)

27th November 2007, 09:47 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	The information and knowledge on these by the dha faction here in our forum is truly amazing!! Its great to see such comprehensive input and truly intriguing to see the complexities of these weapons so well identified. It seems hard to believe that just a decade ago, there was so little material available on these, and the intensive focus on these by Andrew, Mark and the others has produced such a great resource here. While I confess embarassingly little knowledge on dhas, it is great to know that when questions arise on them, this is the place to be. Best regards, Jim

28th November 2007, 12:36 AM	#4
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Hi Folks, Jim has said it better than I could, but you lot are very knowledgeable. Great thread! Cheers Chris

28th November 2007, 04:51 AM	#5
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Hi Gavin, Thanks for the comments. Age of these is probably best addressed by Mark, but I would have thought the all silver one is mid 20th Cent, and the other perhaps early to mid 20th Cent. They are both in great condition,--- and Mark, thanks also for your kind comments on the Shan one. I should perhaps take this opportunity to let other members know a bit about me. I have been lurking in the wings for a little while, gleening information, mainly about Dha, but also other blades. Dha are my main interest, and to this end I owe a large debt of gratitude to Mark and his Dha Research Archive, also his patience in direct communication,where his ear has been bent several times! I DO like the term "Dhafia" which seems to be used more often lately. Who's going to design a suitable badge?? I think it fits perfectly! I am located in Christchurch New Zealand. Regards Stuart (kahnjar1)

29th November 2007, 03:47 PM	#9
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	You're welcome Andrew! Though I admire your modesty, in my opinion all who participate in the study in focus to further knowledge and comprehensive information on a topic deserve honorable mention. I was remiss in not mentioning Ian by name as his superb knowledge on the dha and so many weapon forms is key in the core of knowledge here on the forum. As I strongly believe, we are all students here, and the comprehensive knowledge of all of us is our strength! Our forum rocks!!! All very best regards, Jim

3rd December 2007, 02:43 PM	#10
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Thank you all for the compliments, but objectively I am a mere dilettante. More often than not I find out that something I have said or have been saying is quite wrong. Being considered "knowledgeable" is a two edged sword (or better, a prakhan daab ). Personally, I feel that my biggest contribution has been my web-site, which collects information from so many sources better-informed than I, and I learn so much from my fellow forumites here and on Antonio's forum. I am very honored that the Dha Research Archive has become an inspiration to so many collectors and researchers. PS: you reveal yourself at least, khanjar1! I was wondering if you were over here.