Burmese (Tourist) Sword

dhouseman · 23rd February 2006, 12:59 PM

Hello,
I am new here. I am from Germany and I hit this forum on my search for information about an piece, which I buyed myself 10 years ago near the thai/burmese border.
I take it because it seems to be different to the others which i saw on the markets in Bankok. I cant decide if it is a work for tourists or maybe a marriage of some old parts. I cant read the inscription as well.
The handle is 3 part, brass an wood (not a hardwood), the middle part is thicker than the rest. The blade is not sharp but maybe handforged.
Can anybody help me with this part and the translation ?

23rd February 2006, 12:59 PM	#1
dhouseman Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6	Burmese (Tourist) Sword Hello, I am new here. I am from Germany and I hit this forum on my search for information about an piece, which I buyed myself 10 years ago near the thai/burmese border. I take it because it seems to be different to the others which i saw on the markets in Bankok. I cant decide if it is a work for tourists or maybe a marriage of some old parts. I cant read the inscription as well. The handle is 3 part, brass an wood (not a hardwood), the middle part is thicker than the rest. The blade is not sharp but maybe handforged. Can anybody help me with this part and the translation ? Attached Images