Dha handling during cutting

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

, and the prolific use of Dha in battle and in ritual beheading, suggests that either the tang length was longer in those days or the short tang is quite sufficient.

Thankyou Andrew for your reply..


The Dha I own, had a slightly loose blade and I was able to dismantle it....the tang is 4.5 inches (11.5 cms) on a blade 19.5 inches (nearly 50cms) which I understand is longer than usual (most seem to be 3.5" ...even on longer blades). Is there a possibillity that this is an very old blade ?


The resin used to fix Tulwar blades has shock absorbing qualities, but the relative large size of the void in the hilt (compared to the tang) means there is much more resin surrounding the tang. When compared to the more tightly fitted tang / handle void of the Dha..... so little help there with the possible vibration absorbtion via the 'fixative'.

The rattan handles would slightly flex as an object is struck, are the majority of truly functional Dha made from this material ?


Regards David