Assistance required identifying origin & age etc of these Dhas

[Miguel]

Originally Posted by Ian

Hi Miguel:

After discussion with another dha collector, I think your dha number 2 is more likely Shan in origin. This appears to be one of their higher quality fighting dha. It should have an excellent and sharp blade made of high quality steel.

Ian.

Hi Ian,

Thank you very much for this information which is much appreciated. Dha No 2 has got a nice very sharp blade, the blade on Dha No 2 is just as sharp but is not as clean.
Regards
Miguel

[Nathaniel]

Thanks for sharing Miguel. Lovely daab and meed. The handle fittings (pommel and small ferrule) in the 2nd one are they wood, horn or metal? Looks almost like copper?

[Miguel]

Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Thanks for sharing Miguel. Lovely daab and meed. The handle fittings (pommel and small ferrule) in the 2nd one are they wood, horn or metal? Looks almost like copper?

Hi Nathaniel,
Sorry for delay in reply and thank you for your comments. They are copper as you thought.
Regards
Miguel