Chindit machete (?)

Tim Simmons · 22nd June 2005, 08:05 PM

I have been meaning to add this to the thread as it is most probably from the same theatre of war as the machete and has some similarity. What would be a humble piece has been made a little bit special by the tiger jaw.I rather like this. Tim

Ian · 22nd June 2005, 08:56 PM

Thanks Tim.

Classic Kachin dao and no doubt an inspiration for the machete used during WWII by Allied troops. The tiger jaw is an uncommon decoration indicating prestige and prowess of the owner.

Does this one have a design set into the end of the hilt? The design is supposed to indicate the particular tribal group its owner belonged to.

22nd June 2005, 08:05 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	I have been meaning to add this to the thread as it is most probably from the same theatre of war as the machete and has some similarity. What would be a humble piece has been made a little bit special by the tiger jaw.I rather like this. Tim Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 22nd June 2005 at 08:33 PM.

22nd June 2005, 08:56 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Thanks Tim. Classic Kachin dao and no doubt an inspiration for the machete used during WWII by Allied troops. The tiger jaw is an uncommon decoration indicating prestige and prowess of the owner. Does this one have a design set into the end of the hilt? The design is supposed to indicate the particular tribal group its owner belonged to.