Burmese swords

[Tee Sok]

THis article is a bit lengthy but it's definitely worth reading as it has tons of info:

SWORDS OF CONTINENTAL SOUTHEAST ASIA

[george stando]

Thanks for those links. Great article very well researched and written.

[kyuss]

Enjoyed the link with the old weapons prices are way high but its for serious collectors. Collecting swords takes some upkeep its difficult keeping swords cleanbecause they pit and rust if you dont.

[William]

THis article is a bit lengthy but it's definitely worth reading as it has tons of info:

SWORDS OF CONTINENTAL SOUTHEAST ASIA

Another good find Tee Sok! Thank you!


William

[kyuss]

found this of interest:

Oriental-Arms: Rare Thai Dah sword in the Japanese Style Handle

[george stando]

The japanese link to the sword making or the influence is interesting. Although its called a dah or dha which is a burmese sword i thought and the handle does look burmese.

[Tee Sok]

Thanks for the nice picture.

[george stando]

Ancient Thai Weapons

Stabbing Weapons

Weapon Protection Equipment

Shooting Weapons

[kyuss]

Some of the history stuff is cool too:

King Taksin the Great

[Tee Sok]

I didn't like the sheath but the sword is beautiful:

YouTube - Thai Darb Sword

[george stando]

Check this out:

Oriental-Arms: Monstrous Dah Sword from Thailand / Laos

[george stando]

some different examples here:

Antique swords and edged weapons shop

[Tee Sok]

Great sword, that was very impressive! There are just so many variations it's amazing.

[kyuss]

was the large sword used on elephant back, they said it could possibly be an elephant sword or a sword used to hack at the elephant from the ground? just wondering? anyone know?

[Tee Sok]

I guess it could have been used in both situations, but I would give the preference to the cutting elephant legs down as those on top of the elephants would have been more at ease with spears or maybe arrows?