Question about Thai(?) sword

RSWORD · 16th May 2006, 03:44 AM

I noticed an example that Puff posted when he was illustrating various utilitarian knives and commented that they were inspired from earlier Ayutthaya design. The example I noticed had a similar handle shape and made me wonder about my example, which I had originally thought to be Burmese. Then, we had the post with many wonderful examples of Thai sword and there was an example in that grouping with a similar style handle. Therefore, I am posting this example for comment to see if I am indeed seeing similarities. It is much larger in person than it looks in the pictures and may be a cut down sword as opposed to an oversized chopper knife.

Andrew · 16th May 2006, 04:37 AM

Hi Rick. I would also say that is Burmese, but I'm interested to hear from our new Thai members.

I'm inclined to lean that way by the handle shape and downward tilt, along with that blade marking (which Mark has suggested is a stylized peacock--a significant animal in Burma).

What are the dimensions of this thing? Could you show us the tip?

Bancha Thongkomol · 16th May 2006, 10:31 AM

This knife's style can Found in Burma Thailand Cambudia.
A little detail diff.
Yes I Agree MR.Andrew

That is Burmese. This logo is Burmese.

if it not Logo ..... the Metel pin in the handle is not Thai style
The handle shape and downward tilt. can found in Thailand too ......
we have this style in Central and South of Thailand
In 18C Burma win in the War and take many mand to Burma)

The groove is Burmese or Thaiyai (Chan). Most is diff. long

16th May 2006, 03:44 AM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	Question about Thai(?) sword I noticed an example that Puff posted when he was illustrating various utilitarian knives and commented that they were inspired from earlier Ayutthaya design. The example I noticed had a similar handle shape and made me wonder about my example, which I had originally thought to be Burmese. Then, we had the post with many wonderful examples of Thai sword and there was an example in that grouping with a similar style handle. Therefore, I am posting this example for comment to see if I am indeed seeing similarities. It is much larger in person than it looks in the pictures and may be a cut down sword as opposed to an oversized chopper knife. Attached Images

16th May 2006, 10:31 AM	#3
Bancha Thongkomol Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	This knife's style can Found in Burma Thailand Cambudia. A little detail diff. Yes I Agree MR.Andrew That is Burmese. This logo is Burmese. if it not Logo ..... the Metel pin in the handle is not Thai style The handle shape and downward tilt. can found in Thailand too ...... we have this style in Central and South of Thailand In 18C Burma win in the War and take many mand to Burma) The groove is Burmese or Thaiyai (Chan). Most is diff. long Last edited by Bancha Thongkomol; 16th May 2006 at 10:47 AM.

16th May 2006, 04:37 AM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Hi Rick. I would also say that is Burmese, but I'm interested to hear from our new Thai members. I'm inclined to lean that way by the handle shape and downward tilt, along with that blade marking (which Mark has suggested is a stylized peacock--a significant animal in Burma). What are the dimensions of this thing? Could you show us the tip?