Interesting, Likely Chinese Inspired, Dha Double Knife

CharlesS · 15th January 2008, 12:35 AM

As a real lover of cross cultural pieces I could not pass up this double dha knife that I believe is heavily Chinese influenced. The set is 10 inches overall with the knives having 6 inch blades. The hilts are ivory, carved in fish motifs, and all the fittings are silver. Based on the size I assume this is a utility set, or perhaps a set of knives for a woman. The scabbard is three pieces, with a central panel running through the center as a divider for the knives similar to what is found in scabbards for Chinese double knives and swords.

15th January 2008, 12:35 AM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,855	Interesting, Likely Chinese Inspired, Dha Double Knife As a real lover of cross cultural pieces I could not pass up this double dha knife that I believe is heavily Chinese influenced. The set is 10 inches overall with the knives having 6 inch blades. The hilts are ivory, carved in fish motifs, and all the fittings are silver. Based on the size I assume this is a utility set, or perhaps a set of knives for a woman. The scabbard is three pieces, with a central panel running through the center as a divider for the knives similar to what is found in scabbards for Chinese double knives and swords. Attached Images