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 blade forged from laminated steel folded near the tip in the style known as “Hair pin” folding and beveled edge, 18 inches long. Wood grip with flared pommel covered with red lacquer and set with a ivory pommel cover. Silver grip collar. The scabbard is open on one side, bound also with rattan bands to hold the blade in place, including the rattan made carrying belt (now broken). Total length 30 inches (in scabbard). Very good condition.