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Mark · 11th December 2008, 08:29 PM

I agree with fearn & JT that this is a Shan/Tai Yuan daab. A Kachin nhtu would have a nearly straight blade, and a shorter handle. The scabbard is Shan in style, but as others have pointed out, is very likely not original to the blade.

11th December 2008, 08:29 PM	#7
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	I agree with fearn & JT that this is a Shan/Tai Yuan daab. A Kachin nhtu would have a nearly straight blade, and a shorter handle. The scabbard is Shan in style, but as others have pointed out, is very likely not original to the blade.