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Hello all,
I thought I would share my latest find: sleeping on eBay for the price of a pub meal! I assume it is from Burma but my assumptions are often wrong! I would appreciate any thoughts or comments. More/better photos when it arrives. |
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Nice dha dagger!
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Thanks Sajen.
The antler handle seems an obvious later addition. I can imagine there is a walking stick out there somewhere with an ivory Dha hilt tip! Can anyone recommend a suitable material (other than ivory) to make a replacement with? |
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I personally wouldn't change the handle. It seems that it is already long with the blade and a part of the history of this dagger. So why change it? Regards, Detlef |
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Congrats. Gavin |
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On reflection, your thoughts are good advice indeed. I am not in the habit of making alterations, so I won't start now. I'll concentrate on making a scabbard for it, as that is sadly lacking. The one in the photo is a modern plastic sheath which the Dha has been stored in. That may have contributed to the rust, which luckily looks minor enough to clean up easily.
Am I correct in thinking it is Burmese? Or might it be Thai? How old is it likely to be? Russel |
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