Custom Daab Project

VANDOO · 31st January 2008, 03:11 AM

MAGNIFICENT!!!

IT IS ALSO FUN TO KNOW YOU HAVE THE ONLY ONE AND IT IS FIT FOR A KING AND IS NOT JUST FOR SHOW AS IT COULD BE USED IN A PINCH.

CONGRADULATIONS TO YOU AND THE PEOPLE WHO DID SUCH FINE WORK MAKEING IT.

Jason Anstey · 5th February 2008, 06:55 AM

Woohoo - it's here!!!

The sword arrived today, I am very impressed with the workmanship. The whole package is better in person than in the pictures.

I am glad that I took Serge's advice by waiting to see the scabbard and handle in person rather than having them both lacquered black as the timber is very beautiful and the handle is more dark red than black so the match is closer than I had thought.

I really like the appearance of the blade the randomness of the colour from the Namphee steel is very nice and looks very similar to the antique Shan Dha/darb I own. This was not heat-blued as they do in that particular village - and all mystical blah blah about namphee aside - I like the look of the steel.

The spine of the blade comes to a point similar to that of a katana. Spine width at the base is 8mm and evenly tapers to the point.

The balance feels good to me - although being an Iaido instructor my knowledge of Thai Sword style is very limited, but I do know how to cut.

POB is around 30mm from the beginning of the handle making the balance very neutral, neither tip or handle weighted. To me this feels good as a one handed sword. Blade measures 59cm - close enough to 24 inches to my Yank friends. I think the black spinel for the pommel really sets it off, whilst also being a powerful head-cracking weapon in itself.

All in all a great sword that I am very happy with and I have to give credit to Serge at Cozun, he really did put a great deal of time into ensuring this project turned out well whist accommodating my continual requests and modifications.

PUFF · 5th February 2008, 02:01 PM

Really glad that you like it and many thanks for sharing with us

kronckew · 5th February 2008, 06:28 PM

pictures are of course required, it's the rulz!

Jason Anstey · 6th February 2008, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

pictures are of course required, it's the rulz!

The above pics are better that what I can take

31st January 2008, 03:11 AM	#1
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	MAGNIFICENT!!! IT IS ALSO FUN TO KNOW YOU HAVE THE ONLY ONE AND IT IS FIT FOR A KING AND IS NOT JUST FOR SHOW AS IT COULD BE USED IN A PINCH. CONGRADULATIONS TO YOU AND THE PEOPLE WHO DID SUCH FINE WORK MAKEING IT.

5th February 2008, 06:55 AM	#2
Jason Anstey Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 102	Woohoo - it's here!!! The sword arrived today, I am very impressed with the workmanship. The whole package is better in person than in the pictures. I am glad that I took Serge's advice by waiting to see the scabbard and handle in person rather than having them both lacquered black as the timber is very beautiful and the handle is more dark red than black so the match is closer than I had thought. I really like the appearance of the blade the randomness of the colour from the Namphee steel is very nice and looks very similar to the antique Shan Dha/darb I own. This was not heat-blued as they do in that particular village - and all mystical blah blah about namphee aside - I like the look of the steel. The spine of the blade comes to a point similar to that of a katana. Spine width at the base is 8mm and evenly tapers to the point. The balance feels good to me - although being an Iaido instructor my knowledge of Thai Sword style is very limited, but I do know how to cut. POB is around 30mm from the beginning of the handle making the balance very neutral, neither tip or handle weighted. To me this feels good as a one handed sword. Blade measures 59cm - close enough to 24 inches to my Yank friends. I think the black spinel for the pommel really sets it off, whilst also being a powerful head-cracking weapon in itself. All in all a great sword that I am very happy with and I have to give credit to Serge at Cozun, he really did put a great deal of time into ensuring this project turned out well whist accommodating my continual requests and modifications.

5th February 2008, 02:01 PM	#3
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	Really glad that you like it and many thanks for sharing with us

5th February 2008, 06:28 PM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	pictures are of course required, it's the rulz!