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CharlesS · 22nd October 2005, 01:51 AM

Here are three very interesting dha swords of good quality. The top one is clearly ceremonial with a beautifully carved ivory hilt and a blade of surprisingly good quality, probably early to mid 20th Century. The scabbard there is a replacement. The middle one is the heaviest dha sword I have handled, with a quality heavy, thick blade and interesting hilt composition. I AM CURIOUS ABOUT FORUM MEMBERS' IDEAS ABOUT THE POINT OF ORIGIN OF THIS ONE??? The hilt style is making me think Vietnam or Laos. The bottom one is elegant and beautifully balanced with a interesting blade "tip" to an otherwise spatula style blade. Any comment or input is appreciated.

22nd October 2005, 01:51 AM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Three Interesting Dha Swords...Origin ID Help Needed! Here are three very interesting dha swords of good quality. The top one is clearly ceremonial with a beautifully carved ivory hilt and a blade of surprisingly good quality, probably early to mid 20th Century. The scabbard there is a replacement. The middle one is the heaviest dha sword I have handled, with a quality heavy, thick blade and interesting hilt composition. I AM CURIOUS ABOUT FORUM MEMBERS' IDEAS ABOUT THE POINT OF ORIGIN OF THIS ONE??? The hilt style is making me think Vietnam or Laos. The bottom one is elegant and beautifully balanced with a interesting blade "tip" to an otherwise spatula style blade. Any comment or input is appreciated. Attached Images