This dha-myaung is not only highly functional, the result of fine metallurgy, but beautiful as well. The shagreen (rayskin) grip, attached by double row of brass tacks or staple with brass pommel cap, is fine to look at and easy to hold.
The blade is 24 inches in length, with twin fullers bounding spiral engraving. The blade flares wider towards the tip, a sword-maker’s method of moving the point of maximum force (“area of percussion”) towards the preferred striking area. Additionally, since the center of gravity (and the center of percussion) is closer to the tip and, being broader, the sword is less likely to bend or break
This also serves to balance the weapon, which feels virtually weightless in the hand. Like a katana, if you hold this sword and close your eyes, you can fairly accurately estimate where the tip is by feel alone.
Burma warriors with their dha-myaung
Burmese Dha maker (courtesy of “ The Burmese Dha”).
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