D-guard dha
length: 31"
Two-handed D guard dha. Blade is 1/4" thick at the base, tapering down to
1/8". Grip is hardwood or bamboo - feels like the former, has one ring near
the end like the latter. D guard, "tsuba", and back of blade guard are all
one piece. From northern Cambodia/Burma/Thailand, or southern China?
(currently being discussed on the Ethnographic
Weapons Forum board.)
blade: 22"
blade width: 1 1/4"
grip: 9 1/4"
guard: 4 1/2" x 9 1/4"
weight: 1 lb 5.5 oz