Cambodian(?) Dhas

Andrew · 14th April 2008, 02:01 AM

Interesting swords. Congratulations, Khanjar.

I'll be particularly interested to see some better shots. Maybe some macros.

The second one demonstrates wirework consistent with a sword I thought was older. That one looks early 20th century to me.

kahnjar1 · 14th April 2008, 08:41 AM

Hi Guys, thought I would put the 3 that I already have in my collection up for comment.
Will do it in seperate pieces so that comments can be placed against each one without confusion.
This one described as KHMER Late 19th Cent/Early 20th Century.

kahnjar1 · 14th April 2008, 08:45 AM

Also described as KHMER but I wonder if this could possibly be a COCHIN SABER? Just by the blade shape? Also what thoughts on the bamboo wrap? Mark kindly had this on the site on my behalf a while ago, but discussion was inconclusive.

kahnjar1 · 14th April 2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Also described as KHMER but I wonder if this could possibly be a COCHIN SABER? Just by the blade shape? Also what thoughts on the bamboo wrap? Mark kindly had this on the site on my behalf a while ago, but discussion was inconclusive.

Sorry, clicked too fast and forgot the pics!!

kahnjar1 · 14th April 2008, 08:57 AM

This also described as KHMER. Did wonder about YUNNAN for this as general shape is very similar to anothe Yunnan dha I have. Comparative pic herewith also.
Thats it for now. Regards Stuart

Mark · 14th April 2008, 04:41 PM

Its really hard for me to tell from the photos, since I rely a lot on the profile to ID Cambodian dha. The first one looks Lao to me, in the decorative motifs. The second and third I am more inclined to attribute to Cambodia, as the distinctive break in the curve between handle and blade is (I think) visible. Also the last has an upswept tip on the scabbards, which most Cambodian dha seem to have. Ian has several very katana-like dha from Cambodia, as do you I can see, so we can assume that the katana style is fairly common there.

I am aways a bit dubious about the solid cast handles, so I am interested to see details when you get them. I think you are well on your way to becoming a made guy in the Dafia, Stuart.

14th April 2008, 08:41 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	CAMBODIAN ORIGINS - 1 Hi Guys, thought I would put the 3 that I already have in my collection up for comment. Will do it in seperate pieces so that comments can be placed against each one without confusion. This one described as KHMER Late 19th Cent/Early 20th Century. Attached Images

14th April 2008, 08:45 AM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	CAMBODIAN ORIGINS - 2 Also described as KHMER but I wonder if this could possibly be a COCHIN SABER? Just by the blade shape? Also what thoughts on the bamboo wrap? Mark kindly had this on the site on my behalf a while ago, but discussion was inconclusive.

14th April 2008, 08:57 AM	#5
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,789	CAMBODIAN ORIGINS - 3 This also described as KHMER. Did wonder about YUNNAN for this as general shape is very similar to anothe Yunnan dha I have. Comparative pic herewith also. Thats it for now. Regards Stuart Attached Images

14th April 2008, 02:01 AM	#1
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Interesting swords. Congratulations, Khanjar. I'll be particularly interested to see some better shots. Maybe some macros. The second one demonstrates wirework consistent with a sword I thought was older. That one looks early 20th century to me.

14th April 2008, 04:41 PM	#6
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Its really hard for me to tell from the photos, since I rely a lot on the profile to ID Cambodian dha. The first one looks Lao to me, in the decorative motifs. The second and third I am more inclined to attribute to Cambodia, as the distinctive break in the curve between handle and blade is (I think) visible. Also the last has an upswept tip on the scabbards, which most Cambodian dha seem to have. Ian has several very katana-like dha from Cambodia, as do you I can see, so we can assume that the katana style is fairly common there. I am aways a bit dubious about the solid cast handles, so I am interested to see details when you get them. I think you are well on your way to becoming a made guy in the Dafia, Stuart.