19thc Chinese naval dao - cutlass ??

[werecow]

Originally Posted by Maj-Biffy Snodgrass

Much thanks for all your views everyone who has commented so far.

Werecow, you are correct in your observations, it is somewhat like a Viet guom but a bit more Chunky than any I have ever had, it is likely south Chinese so very close to Nam though.
All help and observations are duly noted, and much thanks to all again, I am still learning how to use this forum so bear with me please and do not take what may appears as a SHARPNESS of tongue in my answers the wrong way, I can assure you I mean no offence and it really is down to the way express myself in writing.

I certainly did not take any offense. Productive discussion is a good thing. I am still somewhat new to sword collecting so I may speak a lot of nonsense or point out things that are obvious to more experienced collectors as if they are a revelation to me.