whoever got the latest dha off Artzi's site

Ian · 4th December 2005, 11:35 PM

No need for a correction Artzi. Some N. Thai and Lao pieces are similar in their handle/blade ratio and there was probably cross-fertlization of styles.

Information on the Thai "cavalry" long-handled dha comes from Dan Wilke who did some work on the ground in Bangkok and N. Thailand a while ago and helped clarify that form of dha -- the style dates from the early 19th C.

To me, judging from the overall appearance and the unusual scabbard, your example would seem to be late 19th C., but there is such little data on these swords that dating them is almost entirely guess work.

Wish I had seen this one before it was snapped up.

Ian.

4th December 2005, 11:35 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,399	Nice dha, Artzi No need for a correction Artzi. Some N. Thai and Lao pieces are similar in their handle/blade ratio and there was probably cross-fertlization of styles. Information on the Thai "cavalry" long-handled dha comes from Dan Wilke who did some work on the ground in Bangkok and N. Thailand a while ago and helped clarify that form of dha -- the style dates from the early 19th C. To me, judging from the overall appearance and the unusual scabbard, your example would seem to be late 19th C., but there is such little data on these swords that dating them is almost entirely guess work. Wish I had seen this one before it was snapped up. Ian.