very cool info fearn I love the region's blades. 
 
 also nathaniel , after asking another forum member, you are right I think it was a forge flaw that just looked interesting!! -- either way thanks everyone for comment and thanks most to nathan for selling this beautiful blade to me a year or so ago ( maybe more !) 
 
this sword remains one of my favorites , I will eventually post my entire shan/husin style dha collection along with my naga and kachin examples! 
 
thanks everyone!
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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