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[Antonio Cejunior]

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