what is it

galvano · 12th February 2006, 08:38 PM

hi
blade 46 cm
hilt 55 cm

Andrew · 12th February 2006, 08:51 PM

This is a form of dha. From one of the various hill tribes loosly referred to as "Montagnard". Probably from Laos, but some are attributed to Vietnam and Thailand.

The very long handle, small disc guard and "hatchet" tip are typical of the form.

Nice example. The scabbard looks newer than the blade and handle, and these scabbards are most often seen completely bound with rattan strips.

Andrew · 12th February 2006, 10:43 PM

Some other examples:

galvano · 13th February 2006, 07:14 PM

many thanks Andrew for this clarification !!!!!
galvano

Ian · 14th February 2006, 10:05 PM

Another example. Similar style of wrap on the hilt.

fearn · 15th February 2006, 02:10 AM

Out of curiosity, how far up the hilt does the tang go on these dhas?

Andrew · 15th February 2006, 05:18 AM

Not very far, Fearn. Most dha have short, spiked tangs, and these are consistent. Mark did an informal study about this a while ago and there's an old thread in the archives about it.

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galvano Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 178	what is it hi blade 46 cm hilt 55 cm Attached Images

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galvano Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 178	thanks many thanks Andrew for this clarification !!!!! galvano

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Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	Another example. Similar style of wrap on the hilt. Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 15th February 2006 at 12:36 AM.

12th February 2006, 08:51 PM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	This is a form of dha. From one of the various hill tribes loosly referred to as "Montagnard". Probably from Laos, but some are attributed to Vietnam and Thailand. The very long handle, small disc guard and "hatchet" tip are typical of the form. Nice example. The scabbard looks newer than the blade and handle, and these scabbards are most often seen completely bound with rattan strips.

12th February 2006, 10:43 PM	#3
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Some other examples:

15th February 2006, 02:10 AM	#6
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Out of curiosity, how far up the hilt does the tang go on these dhas?

15th February 2006, 05:18 AM	#7
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Not very far, Fearn. Most dha have short, spiked tangs, and these are consistent. Mark did an informal study about this a while ago and there's an old thread in the archives about it.