Up for sale is this rare Dao long sword of the Naga people from upper Assam. Massive 26 ½ inches single edge blade 11 mm thick, forged from laminated steel. Wood handle bound with thread and with a tuft of black hair from the pommel. Open wood scabbard bound with rattan bands. Total length 39 inches. Very good condition. This sword comes with its original cotton belt. For a similar one see Indian and Oriental Armor , Egerton, Page 84, Fig. 19 205. A scarce item