Greaves-Winston typology

Nathaniel · 3rd April 2018, 01:15 AM

Hello Peter,

Thanks for bringing up this important topic. Burmese weapon's are certainly very interesting but there is little information published. It certainly is a subject worthy of additional research.

From what I remember of the Greaves-Winston typology there was three main Burmese types.

1. Bama/bamar - Ethnic majority of Myanmar, which the swords hand a short handle and curved blade

2. Kachin - northern minority group, whose dha featured a short hand, straight blade with square tip

3. Shan - northern minority whose dha, featured lotus bud pommel, medium size handle and curved blade

Ian, certainly could comment about things and I'm sure he might chime in here soon.

3rd April 2018, 01:15 AM	#5
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Hello Peter, Thanks for bringing up this important topic. Burmese weapon's are certainly very interesting but there is little information published. It certainly is a subject worthy of additional research. From what I remember of the Greaves-Winston typology there was three main Burmese types. 1. Bama/bamar - Ethnic majority of Myanmar, which the swords hand a short handle and curved blade 2. Kachin - northern minority group, whose dha featured a short hand, straight blade with square tip 3. Shan - northern minority whose dha, featured lotus bud pommel, medium size handle and curved blade Ian, certainly could comment about things and I'm sure he might chime in here soon. Last edited by Nathaniel; 3rd April 2018 at 01:57 AM.