DHA / DAAB / GLAIVE

Battara · 6th February 2015, 09:07 PM

That is interesting. It does have a Thai flavor doesn't it, and yet the blade screams Chinese!

VANDOO · 6th February 2015, 10:01 PM

I HAVE SEEN A FEW OF THESE THAT WERE THAI AND CARRIED AT THE FRONT OF PROCESSIONS INVOLVING IMPORTANT PEOPLE. THE ONES I HAVE SEEN WERE A PAIR AND TOO LARGE AND HEAVY FOR ANYTHING BUT CEREMONIAL USE. THEY MAY HAVE USED SOMETHING SIMILAR IN OTHER COUNTRIES IN THE REGION.

Timo Nieminen · 6th February 2015, 11:39 PM

Blade doesn't look especially Chinese to me. Some Chinese influence, sure, but is there any reason to think that it isn't a SE Asian ceremonial blade (whether originally polearm or made-as-sword)?

Nathaniel · 7th February 2015, 05:03 AM

Yes, ceremonial Thai...originally as a sword...all like this are oversized...with the massive ivory handles...and not super fine silverwork, but still impressive. Yes, Chinese influence with the blade. You see Chinese influence so often throughout southeast asia...definitely within Thailand it is very common to find smiths and craftsman of Chinese descent.

Very nice find Royston. Thanks for sharing

Andrew · 7th February 2015, 04:04 PM

Agreed--these are not for fighting. Ceremonial, decorative, display, etc. Some are truly massive and huge.

Royston · 9th February 2015, 06:09 PM

Thanks Gents,

Yes definitely ceremonial. It's too heavy to be of use as a weapon.

Regards
Roy

David · 9th February 2015, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Royston

Yes definitely ceremonial. It's too heavy to be of use as a weapon.

Well, unless you're THIS guy...

7th February 2015, 05:03 AM	#4
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Yes, ceremonial Thai...originally as a sword...all like this are oversized...with the massive ivory handles...and not super fine silverwork, but still impressive. Yes, Chinese influence with the blade. You see Chinese influence so often throughout southeast asia...definitely within Thailand it is very common to find smiths and craftsman of Chinese descent. Very nice find Royston. Thanks for sharing Last edited by Nathaniel; 7th February 2015 at 09:15 PM.

6th February 2015, 09:07 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	That is interesting. It does have a Thai flavor doesn't it, and yet the blade screams Chinese!

6th February 2015, 10:01 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I HAVE SEEN A FEW OF THESE THAT WERE THAI AND CARRIED AT THE FRONT OF PROCESSIONS INVOLVING IMPORTANT PEOPLE. THE ONES I HAVE SEEN WERE A PAIR AND TOO LARGE AND HEAVY FOR ANYTHING BUT CEREMONIAL USE. THEY MAY HAVE USED SOMETHING SIMILAR IN OTHER COUNTRIES IN THE REGION.

6th February 2015, 11:39 PM	#3
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	Blade doesn't look especially Chinese to me. Some Chinese influence, sure, but is there any reason to think that it isn't a SE Asian ceremonial blade (whether originally polearm or made-as-sword)?

7th February 2015, 04:04 PM	#5
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Agreed--these are not for fighting. Ceremonial, decorative, display, etc. Some are truly massive and huge.

9th February 2015, 06:09 PM	#6
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Thanks Gents, Yes definitely ceremonial. It's too heavy to be of use as a weapon. Regards Roy