Hi Andrew,
Thank you for your clarification. I am really still very ignorant on Dhas and Dharbs, and my available time is rather limited.
Nonetheless I've learnt something more
Practical lessons are the best way to learn. I don't feel discouraged by it being contemporary. I am glad we share the same 1/3 handle 2/3 blades proportion
Actually I view all types of Thai swords to have a very
innovative and diversified shapes.
I'll definitely bookmark Ian's thread, and I suspect that the sword below belongs to the same category/typology of Shan
I see that it has a slightly curved handle.
That beautiful damascus dha you comissioned has some exquisite carving that somehow blends with the damascus. I believe I can see that the blade has some
niku compared to Thai blades. Is this true or is it a reflection?
This is a question out of curiosity on how one's experience in one type of blade transmits into another type.
My custom dha type sword by Nathan Creel is a very robust blade compared to the thinner dha blade that I bought from Lung-Som and it also has
niku, reason why I asked
Thank you very much.
Going to hit the sack