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Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Antonio, given the history between Spain and Morocco, I would not be surprised if there is some connection between the hilts, but unfortunately I know too little about Nimcha or Spanish swords to really offer any insight. Anyone else know if there is indeed a connection, beyond the coincidental?
Andrew, now you are really tempting me to etch/polish the antique dha in my collection. Though, I think Ill put it off for a while till I catch up with the repairs/restoration of everything else in the collection. Though when I have time Ill post pics (though that may be a number of years) ![]() ![]() |
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Location: Oahu, Hawaii
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Again sorry I'm coming in so late. Lots of excuses - none very interesting. I'd say definately Burmese (Kachin). While the blade does share the same single narrow fuller running close to the spine that I've seen on darb from central Thailand, the blade is too thick. I thought it may have a broken off and reshaped central Thai blade but the thickness seems to taper to the point too uniformly. Additionally the handle is definately not of those I noted prior and though my eyes are going (which is an understatement) the spine seems to transition from flat to peaked in the photo - definately a northern Thai burmese trait.
Again sorry I've been absent - didn't get to go to Timonium (@#$%^#) - and can't possibly keep up with my current 14/7 schedule, but I'll try when I can. Miss you guys! |
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