Unusual dha/dao for comment, Yunnan, Dai, HuSa?

Robert · 1st April 2015, 03:22 PM

Unfortunately because of physical limitations I cannot give a truly accurate description of how it handles, but will do the best that I can. As I am really not used to handling this style of sword and with the POB being 5-1/2" from the guard it seems a bit point heavy to me when being used one-handed. With a two handed grip it is a completely different matter and handles beautifully feeling very light and fast. I hope that my poor description helps to answer Charles questions.

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 1st April 2015, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

Unfortunately because of physical limitations I cannot give a truly accurate description of how it handles, but will do the best that I can. As I am really not used to handling this style of sword and with the POB being 5-1/2" from the guard it seems a bit point heavy to me when being used one-handed. With a two handed grip it is a completely different matter and handles beautifully feeling very light and fast. I hope that my poor description helps to answer Charles questions.

Best,
Robert

Thank you very much Robert.

Best regards,
Detlef

Nathaniel · 5th April 2015, 08:33 PM

Very nice daab, Sajen, thanks for sharing! Love to see the variety/ mix

This is a thread I had started a while back which deals more specifically with daab/darb/dha makers marks

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8651

Nathaniel · 5th April 2015, 08:36 PM

I remember too Charles had posted one with a similar handle and guard.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16341

Sajen · 5th April 2015, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathaniel

I remember too Charles had posted one with a similar handle and guard.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16341

Thank you again, indeed very similar.

Regards,
Detlef

Sajen · 1st July 2015, 01:01 AM

Just want to show the restored scabbard. Robert has done a great job. He has closed a big split in the wood and has worked new fittings for the scabbard. Now this dao look great again.

russel · 1st July 2015, 01:23 AM

Spectacular restoration, particularly the silver fittings!

Sajen · 5th April 2015, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Very nice daab, Sajen, thanks for sharing! Love to see the variety/ mix

This is a thread I had started a while back which deals more specifically with daab/darb/dha makers marks

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8651

Thank you Nathaniel. Also for the link, the mark in post #5 from Mark seem to be the same as by mine.

Regards,
Detlef

1st July 2015, 01:01 AM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,213	Just want to show the restored scabbard. Robert has done a great job. He has closed a big split in the wood and has worked new fittings for the scabbard. Now this dao look great again. Attached Images

1st April 2015, 03:22 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Unfortunately because of physical limitations I cannot give a truly accurate description of how it handles, but will do the best that I can. As I am really not used to handling this style of sword and with the POB being 5-1/2" from the guard it seems a bit point heavy to me when being used one-handed. With a two handed grip it is a completely different matter and handles beautifully feeling very light and fast. I hope that my poor description helps to answer Charles questions. Best, Robert

5th April 2015, 08:33 PM	#3
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Very nice daab, Sajen, thanks for sharing! Love to see the variety/ mix This is a thread I had started a while back which deals more specifically with daab/darb/dha makers marks http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8651

5th April 2015, 08:36 PM	#4
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	I remember too Charles had posted one with a similar handle and guard. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16341

1st July 2015, 01:23 AM	#7
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	Spectacular restoration, particularly the silver fittings!