Assam Regiment Dao (dha,dah) ?

[drac2k]

I'm not sure if it is for military use as there aren't any proof marks on it, however, I don't think it is a tourist item either as it appears to be a well made, sturdy item totally devoid of bling.Is the scabbard leather or plastic?

[Ferguson]

Originally Posted by drac2k

I'm not sure if it is for military use as there aren't any proof marks on it, however, I don't think it is a tourist item either as it appears to be a well made, sturdy item totally devoid of bling.Is the scabbard leather or plastic?

Thanks. The scabbard is leather.

Steve

[Ian]

Ferguson:

I believe, as you say, this is a Mk III presentation Indian Machete, as shown in the Flook reference. It is unlikely to be of Afghan origin. These machete were made largely (if not exclusively) in India. The absence of military markings on the blade or leather sheath is not uncommon.

Good find!

Ian.

[Ferguson]

Originally Posted by Ian

Ferguson:

I believe, as you say, this is a Mk III presentation Indian Machete, as shown in the Flook reference. It is unlikely to be of Afghan origin. These machete were made largely (if not exclusively) in India. The absence of military markings on the blade or leather sheath is not uncommon.

Good find!

Ian.

Thank you Ian!

I edited my initial post with the correct plate number in Ron Flook's book "British and Commonwealth Military Knives"