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Naga daos and more

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:59 pm
by alameinite
Hi all,
Here are some blades Ive procured during my Nagaland trip. Its a mix collection of Naga daos,an old spear tip, a strong little axe and Mizo dao. Blades are damn strong and dangerously sharp. But all are without sheaths. Thats a lot of work pending. Would require lot of help and guidance from fellow members subsequently for that. Regards.

Re: Naga daos and more

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:41 pm
by brihacharan
Good collection!!!!
IMHO - since these are originals, leave them as they are...only ensure to prevent rust & keep the edge sharp!
Briha

Re: Naga daos and more

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:28 pm
by alameinite
brihacharan wrote:Good collection!!!!
IMHO - since these are originals, leave them as they are...only ensure to prevent rust & keep the edge sharp!
Briha

Roger sir, I'll do that. But since the shapes are pretty uneven, I required guidance or advice as to how to get sheaths for all these. Wooden sheaths seem like a good option.

Re: Naga daos and more

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:35 pm
by aadhaulya
Good collection. Just hang them up on a wall for display.

Atul

Re: Naga daos and more

Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:46 pm
by alameinite
Yup these will look great as wall hangers, but would require a huge showcase for that now. Since I have already laid hands on Naga and Arunachali daos, I am now aiming for Mizo bowies and Burmese swords, also known as Dha. That will add little more substantial weight to my collection, pithched against the likes of foreign heavyweights like Swith n Wesson, Muela, Gerber etc with our dear fellow IFGians. I've got a friend in Tinsuka who'll help me with the Burmese kachin dha. all i now need is someone who an help with the Mizo bowie.

Re: Naga daos and more

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:49 pm
by James_Bond
Good collection it is.

Re: Naga daos and more

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:56 pm
by Nihangsingh
alameinite wrote:
brihacharan wrote:Good collection!!!!
IMHO - since these are originals, leave them as they are...only ensure to prevent rust & keep the edge sharp!
Briha

Roger sir, I'll do that. But since the shapes are pretty uneven, I required guidance or advice as to how to get sheaths for all these. Wooden sheaths seem like a good option.
Hard Canvas sheaths are an option as they are more durable than both wood and leather.