Interesting, Likely Chinese Inspired, Dha Double Knife

Nick Wardigo · 24th January 2008, 02:40 AM

Beautiful set of knives, Chahles. You know how I love intricately-carved ivory handles, and these look like they're top notch.

I like the notion that these are Chinese-influenced. They remind me of Vietnamese double-kiem, but with the notable difference of that piece of wood in the scabbard that separates the blades. For some reason, every set of Vietnamese double-kiem (and, for that matter, double-knives) that I've seen lacks that separater, whereas Chinese double-swords and double-knives typically have it (although not always). I might also draw attention to the lack of pommels, which is something that distinguishes this set from Chinese AND Vietnamese knives, but clearly ties into its Burmese pettigree. A true hybrid. I don't think I've seen anything quite like them. Congratulations!

CharlesS · 25th January 2008, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the input Nick.

You bring up some interesting points.

Look forward to seein' y'all in Baltimore.....bless ya heart!

Mark · 25th January 2008, 05:12 PM

Very cool. I agree that these are truly Chinese-inspired Burmese and not on on fusion from Som China. Aside from their being double, the fittings are classic Burmese in form and decoration. What I have seen from Yunnan has recognizable Chinese motifs. Of course it could be that I only attribute to Yunnan pieces with Chinese motifs.

(Just kidding, I have seen pieces known to come from Yunnan).

24th January 2008, 02:40 AM	#1
Nick Wardigo Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 54	Beautiful set of knives, Chahles. You know how I love intricately-carved ivory handles, and these look like they're top notch. I like the notion that these are Chinese-influenced. They remind me of Vietnamese double-kiem, but with the notable difference of that piece of wood in the scabbard that separates the blades. For some reason, every set of Vietnamese double-kiem (and, for that matter, double-knives) that I've seen lacks that separater, whereas Chinese double-swords and double-knives typically have it (although not always). I might also draw attention to the lack of pommels, which is something that distinguishes this set from Chinese AND Vietnamese knives, but clearly ties into its Burmese pettigree. A true hybrid. I don't think I've seen anything quite like them. Congratulations!

25th January 2008, 03:32 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Thanks for the input Nick. You bring up some interesting points. Look forward to seein' y'all in Baltimore.....bless ya heart!

25th January 2008, 05:12 PM	#3
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Very cool. I agree that these are truly Chinese-inspired Burmese and not on on fusion from Som China. Aside from their being double, the fittings are classic Burmese in form and decoration. What I have seen from Yunnan has recognizable Chinese motifs. Of course it could be that I only attribute to Yunnan pieces with Chinese motifs. (Just kidding, I have seen pieces known to come from Yunnan).