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Ian · 5th April 2006, 06:17 PM

Tim:

That dha is an interesting one. I would say it comes from Assam or nearby, although the S-guard has a Chinese flavor. Then three part handle suggests Kachin influence too.

Very interesting sword.

Ian.

5th April 2006, 06:17 PM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Tim: That dha is an interesting one. I would say it comes from Assam or nearby, although the S-guard has a Chinese flavor. Then three part handle suggests Kachin influence too. Very interesting sword. Ian.