A dha a day.

Ian · 26th July 2006, 06:38 AM

Hi DrD:

I think this one may be Thai rather than Burmese, just on the shape of the blade tip which is a recognized Thai style.

The hilt and scabbard seem to have been covered with black pitch or a similar material which has worn off partly with time and use, suggesting that this one may have some age -- 19th C seems about right.

Ian.

PUFF · 26th July 2006, 10:47 AM

Me too, have a feeling of Thai rather than Burmese origin. There 's no photo for tip detail. But "Hua Bua" (lotus tip) or "Hua LukKai" (chicken tip) tip profile usually associated with central Thailand origin. The handle/blade ratio also fit average value of Thai's. The handle seems to be made of giant rattan. Some parts were missing. If you can take the handle off and take some pictures of the tang, tang thickness might help for its age ID.

26th July 2006, 06:38 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Hi DrD: I think this one may be Thai rather than Burmese, just on the shape of the blade tip which is a recognized Thai style. The hilt and scabbard seem to have been covered with black pitch or a similar material which has worn off partly with time and use, suggesting that this one may have some age -- 19th C seems about right. Ian.

26th July 2006, 10:47 AM	#2
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	Me too, have a feeling of Thai rather than Burmese origin. There 's no photo for tip detail. But "Hua Bua" (lotus tip) or "Hua LukKai" (chicken tip) tip profile usually associated with central Thailand origin. The handle/blade ratio also fit average value of Thai's. The handle seems to be made of giant rattan. Some parts were missing. If you can take the handle off and take some pictures of the tang, tang thickness might help for its age ID.