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katana · 18th September 2008, 12:08 AM

Hi,
just acquired (but waiting for delivery) this 'Seme' although it has the overall shape and profile of one, it is quite large...blade is 28" long (71cms) OAL is 34" (86cms). The handle is in two sections leather and then the final section is overbound with wire.
The blade is 1cm thick at hilt, so combined with its length, I imagine it's quite 'heafty'. No scabbard, unfortunately to help ID

Has anyone any comments / ideas as to origins or date.
Thank you

Regards David

18th September 2008, 12:08 AM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	An Old Masai Seme....I'm not so certain Hi, just acquired (but waiting for delivery) this 'Seme' although it has the overall shape and profile of one, it is quite large...blade is 28" long (71cms) OAL is 34" (86cms). The handle is in two sections leather and then the final section is overbound with wire. The blade is 1cm thick at hilt, so combined with its length, I imagine it's quite 'heafty'. No scabbard, unfortunately to help ID Has anyone any comments / ideas as to origins or date. Thank you Regards David Attached Images