Is this a dha or a dha Hybrid ?

drac2k · 21st July 2016, 01:06 AM

This is another Baltimore item that I've just got around to unpacking;is it a dha or something else?The guard and the handle are throwing me off.Could it be Burmese, a Wa tribe item or even Naga(a very wild guess)?It is very sharp!

Gavin Nugent · 21st July 2016, 02:03 AM

Ian discussed this very sword some time ago here;

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19472

I hope it helps.

Gavin

drac2k · 21st July 2016, 03:26 AM

WOW;this sure is the same sword and you provided me with the link that is very informative! I think the handle could be horn rather than wood.
This is the second item that I have acquired in the last 6 months that I could trace to another dealer or seller;glad to see that some of you guys are letting some of your stuff go to us amateurs .

Ian · 22nd July 2016, 01:11 PM

Hi drac2K:

This is an interesting example of the Achang HuSa sword-making skills. I think you will find this sword to be very solid in construction and definitely a usable weapon. I have been impressed with the practical quality of HuSa dao for some time--not very fancy, but definitely useful.

Ian.

drac2k · 22nd July 2016, 01:40 PM

I agree; in regards to balance, construction of the blade, weight, comfort of the grip, etc.,I find it to be a "most excellent," sword ." *1

*1). from "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure;" I don't want to be accused of plagiarizing.

21st July 2016, 01:06 AM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,174	Is this a dha or a dha Hybrid ? This is another Baltimore item that I've just got around to unpacking;is it a dha or something else?The guard and the handle are throwing me off.Could it be Burmese, a Wa tribe item or even Naga(a very wild guess)?It is very sharp! Attached Images

21st July 2016, 02:03 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Ian discussed this very sword some time ago here; http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19472 I hope it helps. Gavin

21st July 2016, 03:26 AM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,174	WOW;this sure is the same sword and you provided me with the link that is very informative! I think the handle could be horn rather than wood. This is the second item that I have acquired in the last 6 months that I could trace to another dealer or seller;glad to see that some of you guys are letting some of your stuff go to us amateurs .

22nd July 2016, 01:11 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,023	Hi drac2K: This is an interesting example of the Achang HuSa sword-making skills. I think you will find this sword to be very solid in construction and definitely a usable weapon. I have been impressed with the practical quality of HuSa dao for some time--not very fancy, but definitely useful. Ian.

22nd July 2016, 01:40 PM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,174	I agree; in regards to balance, construction of the blade, weight, comfort of the grip, etc.,I find it to be a "most excellent," sword ." 1 1). from "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure;" I don't want to be accused of plagiarizing.