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Bill M · 12th November 2006, 03:00 PM

I have always like the Assam / Nagaland pieces though I am really focussing on the Phillipines, now. I was offered a similar sword recently and am glad I turned it down as I consider this one superior (and it was cheaper)

The blade has a "facetted hardened steel edge, the main section of blade displaying a finely forged band of pattern welded iron." --- Ashoka

Section of bear or tiger jaw. Ivory pommel inlaid with silver or pewter. Silver lower mount.

I would place it early 20th - late 19th c.

Now I just need to make one (or two) of those little steel stands like Erik Farrow makes so beautifully!

The first picture shows a more common dao battle bade that I will be posting soon.

Comments?

12th November 2006, 03:00 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Kachin Dao I have always like the Assam / Nagaland pieces though I am really focussing on the Phillipines, now. I was offered a similar sword recently and am glad I turned it down as I consider this one superior (and it was cheaper) The blade has a "facetted hardened steel edge, the main section of blade displaying a finely forged band of pattern welded iron." --- Ashoka Section of bear or tiger jaw. Ivory pommel inlaid with silver or pewter. Silver lower mount. I would place it early 20th - late 19th c. Now I just need to make one (or two) of those little steel stands like Erik Farrow makes so beautifully! The first picture shows a more common dao battle bade that I will be posting soon. Comments? Attached Images Last edited by Bill Marsh; 12th November 2006 at 08:43 PM.