An unusual 'dha'

[Helleri]

Originally Posted by Ian

Hi Iain,
The rather flat, curved end is uncommon but I have an old Thai sword/machete that has a similarly shaped tip. Otherwise I don't recall another example quite like this one.

Do you think it's possible that such strange tips could be the result of them having snapped at some point and having been reground?

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Helleri

Do you think it's possible that such strange tips could be the result of them having snapped at some point and having been reground?

No, it's a known form in the region. I am quite confident the sword has not been reshaped.