21st July 2016, 01:06 AM | #1 |
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Is this a dha or a dha Hybrid ?
This is another Baltimore item that I've just got around to unpacking;is it a dha or something else?The guard and the handle are throwing me off.Could it be Burmese, a Wa tribe item or even Naga(a very wild guess)?It is very sharp!
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21st July 2016, 02:03 AM | #2 |
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Ian discussed this very sword some time ago here;
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19472 I hope it helps. Gavin |
21st July 2016, 03:26 AM | #3 |
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WOW;this sure is the same sword and you provided me with the link that is very informative! I think the handle could be horn rather than wood.
This is the second item that I have acquired in the last 6 months that I could trace to another dealer or seller;glad to see that some of you guys are letting some of your stuff go to us amateurs . |
22nd July 2016, 01:11 PM | #4 |
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Hi drac2K:
This is an interesting example of the Achang HuSa sword-making skills. I think you will find this sword to be very solid in construction and definitely a usable weapon. I have been impressed with the practical quality of HuSa dao for some time--not very fancy, but definitely useful. Ian. |
22nd July 2016, 01:40 PM | #5 |
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I agree; in regards to balance, construction of the blade, weight, comfort of the grip, etc.,I find it to be a "most excellent," sword ." *1
*1). from "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure;" I don't want to be accused of plagiarizing. |
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