Burmese dagger?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by russel

Thanks Sajen.

The antler handle seems an obvious later addition. I can imagine there is a walking stick out there somewhere with an ivory Dha hilt tip! Can anyone recommend a suitable material (other than ivory) to make a replacement with?

Hi Russel,

I personally wouldn't change the handle. It seems that it is already long with the blade and a part of the history of this dagger. So why change it?

Regards,

Detlef