Unusual dha/dao for comment, Yunnan, Dai, HuSa?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Robert

Unfortunately because of physical limitations I cannot give a truly accurate description of how it handles, but will do the best that I can. As I am really not used to handling this style of sword and with the POB being 5-1/2" from the guard it seems a bit point heavy to me when being used one-handed. With a two handed grip it is a completely different matter and handles beautifully feeling very light and fast. I hope that my poor description helps to answer Charles questions.

Best,
Robert

Thank you very much Robert.

Best regards,
Detlef

[Nathaniel]

Very nice daab, Sajen, thanks for sharing! Love to see the variety/ mix

This is a thread I had started a while back which deals more specifically with daab/darb/dha makers marks

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8651

[Nathaniel]

I remember too Charles had posted one with a similar handle and guard.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16341

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Nathaniel

I remember too Charles had posted one with a similar handle and guard.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16341

Thank you again, indeed very similar.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Just want to show the restored scabbard. Robert has done a great job. He has closed a big split in the wood and has worked new fittings for the scabbard. Now this dao look great again.

[russel]

Spectacular restoration, particularly the silver fittings!

[Ian]

Very nice restoration Detlef. It is an interesting cross-cultural mix. I managed to find pictures of my example. It is number 3 in the group below. This one has a squared-off end of the blade, in the Kachin style, but no marks to help identify the maker.

Ian.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by russel

Spectacular restoration, particularly the silver fittings!

Hello Russel,

the compliment has to go to Robert who has done this great job. The fittings are not from silver but from brass silver washed to correspond with the handle.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Very nice daab, Sajen, thanks for sharing! Love to see the variety/ mix

This is a thread I had started a while back which deals more specifically with daab/darb/dha makers marks

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8651

Thank you Nathaniel. Also for the link, the mark in post #5 from Mark seem to be the same as by mine.

Regards,
Detlef