Thai – Laos Dhaab – Siamese Edge

The Story

Some of the most interesting swords in history have no clean origin story. The Thai-Laos Dhaab is one of them.

Based on a rare antique find that sits firmly between the Thai and Lao sword traditions — sharing elements of both without belonging entirely to either — we made the decision to let the blade speak for itself rather than force it into a category it doesn’t quite fit. The exact origin remains uncertain. What is certain is that whoever carried this sword valued one thing above all: speed.

This is the thinnest and lightest sword in the Siamese Edge catalogue. Its profile is deceptively slender — the kind of sword that looks like it might sacrifice cutting power for agility. It does not. In testing, this blade cuts cleanly through tatami mat with a consistency that surprises everyone who picks it up for the first time. The geometry does what heavy blades do through mass, but does it through edge geometry, thin stock, and precise distal taper — letting the blade do the work rather than the weight.

It has become one of our best-selling models, and the reaction from those who handle it is almost always the same: they don’t expect it to perform the way it does. That gap between expectation and reality is exactly what makes this sword worth carrying.

The Siamese Edge Thai-Laos Dhaab

Our Thai-Laos Dhaab is built from close study of the original antique — understood first, then interpreted in modern high-carbon steel without compromising the handling characteristics that make this blade so distinctive.

The blade is forged from SK4 high-carbon steel with differential heat treatment — edge hardened for sharpness and retention while the spine remains tough enough for real cutting. The handle is wrapped in cotton thread with natural lacquer treatment, giving a firm, lightweight grip that keeps the sword responsive through the cut.

Standard Specifications

Steel	SK4 High-Carbon, Differential Heat Treat
Blade Finish	Satin or Acid Etch
Blade Length	24″ or 25″
Handle Length	11″
Weight	470-500 g
Handle	Round or Oval · Cotton rope wrap (Basic) or Silk wrap (Upgraded)
Handle Wrap Colours	Black (standard) · Red · Blue · Dark Green · Dark Brown
Scabbard	Type A — Brown lacquer · Type B — Black lacquer · Type C — Rope wrap
Carry Rope	12 color options

Basic Model — ฿18,000

Fuller blade · Satin or acid etch finish · Round or oval handle · Cotton rope wrap · Standard scabbard included

Upgraded Model — ฿21,000

Fuller blade · Satin or acid etch finish · Round or oval handle · Silk wrap handle and scabbard finish — a cleaner, more refined presentation for those who want the full picture

Customized Options

Blade Finish

Hand Wrap

Handle Type

Scabbard Finish

Scabbard Rope

Differential Heat Treat SK4 steel

Satin Polish or Acid Etching
we source our raw SK4 steel from reputable source and do periodically lab testing to check if our steel is up to standard. Customer can choose between clear satin polish and acid etching blade both in our custom and signature model

Blade Option
Steel: SK4 differential heat-treat
Finish: Satin or Etch
Blade fullered +500 Baht Stamp Pattern +1,000 Baht

Black

Red

Blue

Dark Green

Dark Brown

2

Hand Wrap Color

Our standard wood core handles are wrap in raw cotton thread and treated. The result reinforce the handle yet light and give superior grip surface.
Standard colour is Black.
Additional colour choice Red , Blue , Dark Green , Dark Brown.

Twisted wire wrap in copper or brass + 2,000 – 3,000 Baht
Rayskin wrap + 2,500 – 3,500 baht.

Standard Rope Wrap

Standard Silk Wrap

3

Handle Type

Option 1 – Type A : Standard Round/Oval handle with rope wrap
Option 2 – Standard Round/Oval handle with silk wrap + 1,500 bath

Standard

Black Lacquer

Rope Wrap

4

Scabbard Finish

Type A : Standard finish with brown lacquer with 5 copper fitting
Type B : Black lacquer finish with 5 copper fitting
Type C : Rope wrap with copper fitting on both end of scabbard