Yamethin, Upper Burma · 1855–1885
Burmese Dha
Myanmar's everyday dha: it cleared land, armed the levy and, at court, marked rank.
Signature model
Hua Phan to the Black River · 1870–1890
Laos Dhaab
Lao and Tai Dam valley households' working sword, gently curved and wider toward the tip.
Nong Bua, Nan · 1860s–1890s
Tai Lue Dhaab
Double-edged with a central ridge, wider toward the front for cutting impact.
Ayuthaya & early Bangkok · 1600s–1800s
Dhaab Dang
Partner to the long dang shield, which takes the blow while this heavy blade cuts back.
Khorat Plateau · 1860–1900
Thai–Laos Dhaab
A light working dhaab of both Mekong banks that cuts by slender geometry, not mass.
Ayuthaya · 1680s
Ayuthaya Noble Dhaab
A heavy cutter, lotus-fitted, that went before Ayuthaya's officials as a mark of rank.
Nonthaburi · Today
TTS Dhaab
Made for Dhaab Jao Ram cutting practice: a wide blade that cuts by edge geometry, not weight.
Bangkok · 1880s
Thai Saber
The officer's krabi stripped to its curve: a saber's reach with the speed of a Thai dhaab.
