Burmese Dha

Ian · 19th April 2018, 03:21 PM

Hi dave:

Nice example that you show. Similar features and time period as Bob's dha.

Ian.

DaveA · 20th April 2018, 04:38 PM

I love this dha. The balance is superb. With eyes closed, it is very easy to visualize where the tip is located. It feels like an extension of my arm. The only better sword I've owned in this respect was a contemporary katana. That one is gone from my collection now. When I am trying to explain this idea of balance to someone, I often give them my long flyssa sword to hold. It is heavy and a total bear to wield -- only stable point is straight up or straight down!

- Dave A

Ian · 21st April 2018, 04:24 AM

Here is one of mine that was displayed in the History of Steel exhibit in Macao in 2006-2007. Similar in style to those of Bob and Dave. The scabbard is a recent replacement.

Ian.

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Sajen · 22nd April 2018, 04:40 PM

And here is my honest example.

Unclebob · 22nd April 2018, 07:40 PM

Many thanks Ian for explaining Bama and Shan for me. Some nice Dha you guys have; I haven't seen many for sale at Militaria Fairs, here in the UK, probably the wrong place to look!

21st April 2018, 04:24 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,396	Here is one of mine that was displayed in the History of Steel exhibit in Macao in 2006-2007. Similar in style to those of Bob and Dave. The scabbard is a recent replacement. Ian. . Attached Images

22nd April 2018, 04:40 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,207	And here is my honest example. Attached Images

19th April 2018, 03:21 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,396	Hi dave: Nice example that you show. Similar features and time period as Bob's dha. Ian.

20th April 2018, 04:38 PM	#2
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 415	I love this dha. The balance is superb. With eyes closed, it is very easy to visualize where the tip is located. It feels like an extension of my arm. The only better sword I've owned in this respect was a contemporary katana. That one is gone from my collection now. When I am trying to explain this idea of balance to someone, I often give them my long flyssa sword to hold. It is heavy and a total bear to wield -- only stable point is straight up or straight down! - Dave A

22nd April 2018, 07:40 PM	#5
Unclebob Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 21	Many thanks Ian for explaining Bama and Shan for me. Some nice Dha you guys have; I haven't seen many for sale at Militaria Fairs, here in the UK, probably the wrong place to look!