Simple dha

[Marc M.]

Okay, my first dha. Little to no experience with it, other than having made some pedestals for it for clients. A broad interest seems nice but then more choices have to be made about what to do and what not to do. Therefore no specialization at all and know a bit more of everything, some more than others. Like this dha, seemed original and the simplicity appealed to me, kukri's have that too. Age no idea but suspect 20th century. What struck me in my search for comparative specimens is that the blade of most dha's end in a sharp point. This rounded one I did not come across other than on the forum a specimen by Ian Norman. As far as I have found Northern Thailand. Blade without marks but good quality and very sharp. Cleaned up and rust removed with sandpaper. The scabbard is varnished and the varnish is also under the string, the bands are silver, were black and polished with fine steel wool and a silver polishing cloth. Comments of course welcome.
Regards
Marc