Interesting Yunnan daarb/ Dha

Nathaniel · 20th February 2009, 04:24 AM

I find the tip in particular very interesting...it reminds me of the kris blade at the hilt. Do you think it was a a damaged blade that was repaired? I've never seen a tip like this.

Lew · 20th February 2009, 04:35 AM

Nathaniel

I love this sword very different in my eyes. The tip reminds a little of the parang I just picked up.

Lew

asomotif · 20th February 2009, 06:51 AM

MURUT influences

Very nice sword by the way. lovely old patinated fittings.

Ferguson · 20th February 2009, 06:13 PM

That is an absolutely stunning sword.

Steve

DhaDha · 20th February 2009, 08:54 PM

Nice one. Love the curved handle. I have one with curved hilt as well. Always wondered if it was to assist in two-handed use or for trapping opponent's arms in battle.

kahnjar1 · 21st February 2009, 01:39 AM

Hi Nathaniel,
In my humble opinion, I do not think that this is a Yunnan Dha. Style suggests more Burmese/Shan States to me. MARK---What do you think?
I have posted a couple of pics of definate Yunnan Dha which I have in my collection. Each has a guard and one has a Chinese makers mark.

Now to the blade................how does the length compare with the scabbard length? If the blade is noticably shorter, then it would suggest that it has been broken and refinished. Nice piece though, even if it does turn out to be a new "finish" to the blade tip.

20th February 2009, 04:24 AM	#1
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Interesting Yunnan daarb/ Dha I find the tip in particular very interesting...it reminds me of the kris blade at the hilt. Do you think it was a a damaged blade that was repaired? I've never seen a tip like this.

20th February 2009, 04:35 AM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Nathaniel I love this sword very different in my eyes. The tip reminds a little of the parang I just picked up. Lew Attached Images

21st February 2009, 01:39 AM	#6
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,730	Hi Nathaniel, In my humble opinion, I do not think that this is a Yunnan Dha. Style suggests more Burmese/Shan States to me. MARK---What do you think? I have posted a couple of pics of definate Yunnan Dha which I have in my collection. Each has a guard and one has a Chinese makers mark. Now to the blade................how does the length compare with the scabbard length? If the blade is noticably shorter, then it would suggest that it has been broken and refinished. Nice piece though, even if it does turn out to be a new "finish" to the blade tip. Attached Images

20th February 2009, 06:51 AM	#3
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,221	MURUT influences Very nice sword by the way. lovely old patinated fittings.

20th February 2009, 06:13 PM	#4
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	That is an absolutely stunning sword. Steve

20th February 2009, 08:54 PM	#5
DhaDha Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 164	Nice one. Love the curved handle. I have one with curved hilt as well. Always wondered if it was to assist in two-handed use or for trapping opponent's arms in battle.