Shi, Tutsi swords and others

Tim Simmons · 17th May 2007, 03:38 PM

Well I have got one of this type of sword now

. There seems to be many styles through out the regions that use them. Congo and Rwanda possibly some similarity to Shona swords. I was not expecting quite such a heavy blade, really nice. Two lines of black. The lazy "s" or flat "z" section blade with the central rib 5mm thick, the length of the blade is 57.5cm, beautifully forged. I like the swelling at the forte. The only slight disappointment is the plant fibre weaving holding the scabbard together is a little worn. This would have been no problem for the original owner to replace when necessary. They might even have used copper wire which I could do if it gets any worse.
I am very happy with it for the price. Makes me think of the MGM film "WATUSI" that thrilled me as a young boy.
I would like to compere this blade to others?

17th May 2007, 03:38 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Shi, Tutsi swords and others Well I have got one of this type of sword now . There seems to be many styles through out the regions that use them. Congo and Rwanda possibly some similarity to Shona swords. I was not expecting quite such a heavy blade, really nice. Two lines of black. The lazy "s" or flat "z" section blade with the central rib 5mm thick, the length of the blade is 57.5cm, beautifully forged. I like the swelling at the forte. The only slight disappointment is the plant fibre weaving holding the scabbard together is a little worn. This would have been no problem for the original owner to replace when necessary. They might even have used copper wire which I could do if it gets any worse. I am very happy with it for the price. Makes me think of the MGM film "WATUSI" that thrilled me as a young boy. I would like to compere this blade to others? Last edited by Tim Simmons; 17th May 2007 at 03:50 PM.