Assistance required identifying origin & age etc of these Dhas

Miguel · 7th March 2017, 04:18 PM

I have a couple of Dha swords one fairly plain with some silver decoration on the wooden hilt and scabbard and one completely plain.

Also I have a couple of Dha knives and would be grateful if a forum member would be good enough to identify the country of origin and approx. age of these items. I suspect that the first sword and the first knife are older than the other two.

I would also be grateful to learn of a good reference book on Dhas, preferably in English or with English translation.

Dha sword No 1:- O/L is 38 ins with a 25 ins blade.

Dha sword No 2;- O/L is 34 ins with a 22 ins blade.

Dha knife No 1:- O/L is 8 ins with a 4.5 ins blade.

Dha knife No 2:- O/L is6.75 ins with a 3.75 blade.

Thanking you in advance.
Miguel

7th March 2017, 04:18 PM	#1
Miguel Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 584	Assistance required identifying origin & age etc of these Dhas I have a couple of Dha swords one fairly plain with some silver decoration on the wooden hilt and scabbard and one completely plain. Also I have a couple of Dha knives and would be grateful if a forum member would be good enough to identify the country of origin and approx. age of these items. I suspect that the first sword and the first knife are older than the other two. I would also be grateful to learn of a good reference book on Dhas, preferably in English or with English translation. Dha sword No 1:- O/L is 38 ins with a 25 ins blade. Dha sword No 2;- O/L is 34 ins with a 22 ins blade. Dha knife No 1:- O/L is 8 ins with a 4.5 ins blade. Dha knife No 2:- O/L is6.75 ins with a 3.75 blade. Thanking you in advance. Miguel Attached Images