ID on silver-mounted swords with serrated blades.

russel · 23rd February 2014, 06:47 AM

What is the thickness and bevel on the blades? They look rather thin.

VANDOO · 23rd February 2014, 08:48 AM

THEY ARE LIKELY PROCESSIONAL SWORDS TO BE CARRIED IN ADVANCE OF ANY ROYALTY IN PROCESSIONS AND SUCH. THEY ARE ALSO SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS BEARING SWORDS. THEY ARE USUALLY VERY LARGE AND HEAVY WITH POOR BALANCE AND NOT MUCH OF AN EDGE ON THE BLADES.
I AGREE THESE ARE LIKELY FROM THE THAI/BURMA AREA.

spiral · 23rd February 2014, 09:35 AM

I think I recall that there is a type of Burmese tribal Dancing Dha listed in Rawlsons Indian Arms,that has some shape similarities. {differences as well.}

I haven't got mine to hand but if so it might suggest Burma more than Thailand?

spiral

Cthulhu · 23rd February 2014, 06:45 PM

Are the grips really bending in opposite directions, or am I misreading the photo?
Regardless, quite nice looking pieces!

23rd February 2014, 06:47 AM	#1
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	What is the thickness and bevel on the blades? They look rather thin. Last edited by russel; 23rd February 2014 at 07:31 PM. Reason: Typos

23rd February 2014, 08:48 AM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THEY ARE LIKELY PROCESSIONAL SWORDS TO BE CARRIED IN ADVANCE OF ANY ROYALTY IN PROCESSIONS AND SUCH. THEY ARE ALSO SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS BEARING SWORDS. THEY ARE USUALLY VERY LARGE AND HEAVY WITH POOR BALANCE AND NOT MUCH OF AN EDGE ON THE BLADES. I AGREE THESE ARE LIKELY FROM THE THAI/BURMA AREA.

23rd February 2014, 09:35 AM	#3
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	I think I recall that there is a type of Burmese tribal Dancing Dha listed in Rawlsons Indian Arms,that has some shape similarities. {differences as well.} I haven't got mine to hand but if so it might suggest Burma more than Thailand? spiral

23rd February 2014, 06:45 PM	#4
Cthulhu Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Valley, California Posts: 46	Are the grips really bending in opposite directions, or am I misreading the photo? Regardless, quite nice looking pieces!