A signed Vietnamese fighting saber
Presented in this article is a somewhat rare example of a purely practical Vietna
SoldTribal Kachin dha
A typical example with a nice forge folded blade with differential heat treatment.
SoldParang nabur with báitóng hilt
These sabers from Kalimantan exhibit a mix of European, Islamic, and local styles.
SoldSE Asian dha (carbon 14 dated)
In excavated condition. With XRF and radiocarbon dating results.
SoldEastern Tibetan or Yunnan zhibeidao
A simple piece, but with a nicely etched blade typical for the Tibetan / Sichuan borderlands.
SoldSikin panjang with golden crown
In original condition and period finish. Some losses, no repairs.
SoldDouble shortswords with belt hook
A classic set of Chinese double swords, complete with suspension and hook.
SoldTalwar with southern style hilt
With a curved hollow ground blade with a narrow dorsal groove and false backedge.
SoldTibetan dpa'dam or backsword
A fine eastern Tibetan example with silver braided scabbard mounts.
SoldHorn hilted Vietnamese officer's saber
An unusual Vietnamese officer saber of the 19th century, with an all-horn hilt.
Sold16th century Vietnamese saber
Showing the strong Japanese influence on Vietnamese sword making of the time.
SoldAn Indonesian parang nabur
A saber that is peculiar to the southern part of the island of Borneo.
SoldSeven stars militia jian
A short, stout Chinese straightsword of a type used by village defenses across the empire.
SoldTonkinese saber
Collected by Victor Auguste Robin, a senior officer of the Tonkin expeditionary force 1885-1887.
SoldRepublican duanjian with good blade
Description An unusual piece: Jian with these mountings are usually of the long type, o
SoldSikin panjang with double crown
A typical example of the better sikin panjang with a golden crown.
SoldLate iron mounted jian
A rarer configuration, normally mounted with brass in this period. With a chrome-plated blade.
SoldEarly Indian khanda
An early version of this iconic Indian weapon, with its characteristic swollen tip.
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