Interesting dha

Nathaniel · 16th July 2014, 05:28 AM

Interesting knife, Ian

The blade, style of scabbard bands and ferrule remind me of this dha I have

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6349

Gavin Nugent · 17th September 2014, 07:56 AM

The hilt form is still made and used in Modern day Laos, see the image below.

I am unaware of the specific region these were seen in but in relation to the original item posted, perhaps, as a random stab in the dark, Akha made/influence in Burma with old Hmong influence to the hilt. I see there is well documented modern Akha Kachin relationships in these borders too.

17th September 2014, 07:56 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Modern day The hilt form is still made and used in Modern day Laos, see the image below. I am unaware of the specific region these were seen in but in relation to the original item posted, perhaps, as a random stab in the dark, Akha made/influence in Burma with old Hmong influence to the hilt. I see there is well documented modern Akha Kachin relationships in these borders too. Attached Images Last edited by SwordsAntiqueWeapons; 17th September 2014 at 08:08 AM.

16th July 2014, 05:28 AM	#1
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Interesting knife, Ian The blade, style of scabbard bands and ferrule remind me of this dha I have http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6349