The Naga people of Assam (North-East India) and The Kachin people of Myanmar (Burma) uses this very efficient sword / cleaver. It has a very heavy blade, widening to maximum width at its very top. This one is a classical example. Heavy sharp blade, 20 inches long, 3 inch wide at its tip, forged from laminated and folded steel in a pattern known as hairpin. Wood handle bound with braided rattan. Open wood scabbard bound with braided rattan bands and strips, including the complete rattan made carrying belt. Total length 32 inches (in scabbard). Very good condition. All authentic. No repairs or restorations.