Unusual dha-like sword

[Nathaniel]

in LongChuan District/County

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longchuan_County,_Yunnan

"Longchuan County (陇川县; pinyin: Lǒngchuān Xiàn) is a county located in Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan province, southwestern China.


Culture

Many citizens of Dehong Prefecture belong to the Jingpo-nation ethnic group, an official minority in the People's Republic of China. They are one and the same as the people of Kachin State, the adjacent part of Myanmar, and ethno-linguistic ties are strong."

[CharlesS]

Thanks guys, very informative and interesting.

So it the case of the first sword shown(from Ebay) it's not as much about the odd hilt as it is the blade...is that correct??

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Thanks guys, very informative and interesting.

So it the case of the first sword shown(from Ebay) it's not as much about the odd hilt as it is the blade...is that correct??

Hello Charles,

I would say partly correct! It's the combination from the blade shape, the way the handle is attached to the blade, the engravings on the spine and also the guard.

Regards,
Detlef