Interesting Old Tebu Short Sword

Emanuel · 10th September 2010, 04:01 PM

Hi Lew,

The blade and the pommel piece seem to have different finishes, the latter is in a rougher state. The blade looks a lot like a machete blade, Martindale-made or some other model, as often seen on Masaai seme. While as collectors we prize the older, forged blades, I recall reading that locals appreciated much more the imported machete blades since they were harder and had better heat treatment.

Regarding Tebu daggers in general, are the pommel pieces usually integral to the rest of the balde and hilt or are they just attached at the pommel?

Emanuel

10th September 2010, 04:01 PM	#6
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hi Lew, The blade and the pommel piece seem to have different finishes, the latter is in a rougher state. The blade looks a lot like a machete blade, Martindale-made or some other model, as often seen on Masaai seme. While as collectors we prize the older, forged blades, I recall reading that locals appreciated much more the imported machete blades since they were harder and had better heat treatment. Regarding Tebu daggers in general, are the pommel pieces usually integral to the rest of the balde and hilt or are they just attached at the pommel? Emanuel