Seme to clean up.

Tim Simmons · 3rd February 2024, 10:00 AM

Another rare dip into the knife game. Should clean up nicely. Some of these before the machete blade versions will be approaching antique. 61 cm total length so not a big one.

Peter B. · 7th February 2024, 12:45 PM

Hello Tim

A very nice old example of a Maasai sword.
But the handle with the wrap looks unusual. What kind of material is this? Can you post a larger shot of the handle?

Best regards
Peter

Tim Simmons · 8th February 2024, 01:04 PM

Should have it soon.

Tim Simmons · 11th February 2024, 02:21 PM

I have it now. Cleaned up well, really sharp. Although crudely forged in appearance the weapon does not lack function. The steel well tempered. Like all old Seme they are distal forward slashing weapons. This is no different for its size. The handle originally had a tightly wrapped cordage grip. This was at one time all over the handle. As a lot is now missing and what left is loose. I have secured what is left with some watered down PVA, which is completely reversable, just so that when in your hand you get some idea of the original grip. Interesting this is the first one I have had that does not have a metal ring at the scabbard tip. Usually this is brass or a coin this is carved horn.

3rd February 2024, 10:00 AM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	Seme to clean up. Another rare dip into the knife game. Should clean up nicely. Some of these before the machete blade versions will be approaching antique. 61 cm total length so not a big one. Attached Images

11th February 2024, 02:21 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	I have it now. Cleaned up well, really sharp. Although crudely forged in appearance the weapon does not lack function. The steel well tempered. Like all old Seme they are distal forward slashing weapons. This is no different for its size. The handle originally had a tightly wrapped cordage grip. This was at one time all over the handle. As a lot is now missing and what left is loose. I have secured what is left with some watered down PVA, which is completely reversable, just so that when in your hand you get some idea of the original grip. Interesting this is the first one I have had that does not have a metal ring at the scabbard tip. Usually this is brass or a coin this is carved horn. Attached Images

7th February 2024, 12:45 PM	#2
Peter B. Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Germany Posts: 41	Hello Tim A very nice old example of a Maasai sword. But the handle with the wrap looks unusual. What kind of material is this? Can you post a larger shot of the handle? Best regards Peter

8th February 2024, 01:04 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	Should have it soon.