Burmese Dha for comment

Andrew · 21st March 2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PUFF

Here 's newly made Lanna style knife.

It 's belong to my friend, Pol.Capt. WabMa.

You may notice similar handle and scabbard design.

Nice knife! Is that your work? (And if not, when will we see some?

).

I do note some superficial similarities between this and drdavid's knife. However, the tapering scabbard and down-turning handle are well known to this type of knife. Have you seen any similar from Thailand?

PUFF · 24th March 2006, 07:27 AM

The knife 's not my work. I 'm currently practicing japanese stuff

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There are some Siamese knives with downward hilt and similar blade (Ayuthaya period). But I could not find picture for that knife.

Here 's another design called "Meed Hnep". The knife 's modern made (not myself

). It has downward hilt but different style and scabbard.

Ian · 24th March 2006, 02:50 PM

Thanks PUFF.

The meed hnep is certainly a familiar (recent) Thai style, but I'm wondering how far back that blade profile goes. Any ideas?

Also, I think there is a Thai military knife with much the same profile issued not long ago. Is that correct?

Ian.

24th March 2006, 07:27 AM	#2
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	The knife 's not my work. I 'm currently practicing japanese stuff . There are some Siamese knives with downward hilt and similar blade (Ayuthaya period). But I could not find picture for that knife. Here 's another design called "Meed Hnep". The knife 's modern made (not myself ). It has downward hilt but different style and scabbard. Last edited by PUFF; 24th March 2006 at 08:12 AM.

24th March 2006, 02:50 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,519	Thanks PUFF. The meed hnep is certainly a familiar (recent) Thai style, but I'm wondering how far back that blade profile goes. Any ideas? Also, I think there is a Thai military knife with much the same profile issued not long ago. Is that correct? Ian.