Dha (weapon)

Dha (weapon)
Information
Weapon type:	sword
Designations:	Daarb, Dha-Iway, Dhaarb
Use:	military weapon, traditional weapon
Working time:	til today
Region of origin / ; author:	Burma , tribes
Distribution:	Burma , Thailand , neighboring countries
Blade length:	about 40 cm
Handle:	Wood, horn, metal, ivory
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The Dha (also Daarb , Dha-Iway or Dhaarb ) is a traditional sword in Burma ( Myanmar ), Thailand and neighboring countries.

history

The Dha originated in Burma and spread to neighboring countries. It is still in use today.

High-quality decorated Dha swords are used in some temples in the country for ritual ceremonies at temple festivals.

description

The Dha has a single-edged, slightly curved blade that widens only slightly from the handle to the location (tip). Most blades end in an elongated point, but there are also specimens that end blunt (straight cut). The blades are on average about 40 cm long and have no hollow grind , some blades have a narrow groove (wrongly called a blood groove ). The handle (handle) has no guard and is usually made of wood, horn, bone or ivory , but also of wood covered with metal. Some handles have a pommel, which can be made of metal and is hemispherical or smooth. The scabbards are usually made of wood covered with metal. A cord is attached to the scabbard, which serves as a carrying device and is so long that it can also be used as a shoulder strap. Often the blade and handle are also engraved or decorated with inlays ( Tausia ).

literature

Lord Egerton of Tatton: Indian and Oriental Armor. Courier Dover Publications et al., Mineola NY et al. 2002, ISBN 0-486-42229-1 .
George Cameron Stone : A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times. With an introduction by Donald J. LaRocca. Courier Dover Publications, Mineola NY 1999, ISBN 0-486-40726-8 .
Diagram Group: The New Weapons of the World Encyclopedia. An International Encyclopedia from 5000 BC to the 21st Century. Completely revised and updated. St. Martin's Press, New York NY 2007, ISBN 0-312-36832-1 .