Hand-Forged Scimitar Machete – Curved Dao-Style Jungle Sword Blade

It is both, a sword-machete. A scimitar machete combines the curved, single-edged blade of a scimitar with the thickness, mass, and working edge of a machete. It chops like a heavy field blade but carries the length, curve, and agile feel of a sword, which is what sets it apart from a plain utility machete.

A dao is a curved, single-edged blade built for the draw cut, and the scimitar belongs to that broad family. We call this machete dao-style because of its profile: a deep, continuous belly curve sweeping to a fine, upswept clipped point, rather than the straight spine of an ordinary machete. That curve gives it its slicing power and curved-sword silhouette.

Yes. The standard blade is 21 inches, and you can order it from 16 inches up to 32 inches. You can also choose the blade finish, handle material, scabbard colour, and add engraving. Every blade is forged to the spec you select, so the size is yours to set.

The standard blade is 21 inches on a 6-inch handle, for a total length of about 27 inches. Because the blade length is customizable from 16 to 32 inches, the total length changes with the size you choose.

Yes. This is a real, fully functional hand-forged blade, not a cast display piece. It is forged from 5160 high-carbon spring steel, full tang, oil-tempered, and sharpened to a true working edge before it ships. It is built to chop and cut, and finished honestly as a working blade.

The blade is forged from 5160 high-carbon spring steel, the same alloy used in heavy-duty truck leaf springs, prized for toughness and edge retention. It is oil-tempered for a hard cutting edge backed by a flexible, shock-absorbent spine.

The standard handle is rosewood, and you can choose horn, white-wood, or rosewood-and-horn combinations instead. The fitted leather scabbard comes in five colours: black, brown, red, green, or blue. Every handle is fitted by hand for a secure grip.

Yes. You can add a name, initials, or a short message to the blade, and you can upload your own logo or photo for custom engraving. Personalized blades are forged to order, so please confirm the details before you buy.

Yes. Every blade is sharpened to a true working edge before it leaves the forge unless you request otherwise. It arrives ready to use, with a raw, work-ready finish as standard.

The scimitar is the Western name for the curved, single-edged swords carried historically across the Middle East, Persia, and South Asia. This machete adapts that curved heritage into a modern working tool, forged in Nepal by the same hand methods used for the Gurkha kukri. It is a contemporary interpretation, not a reproduction of one specific historical pattern.

Yes. We ship worldwide from Nepal by DHL or FedEx in 7 to 14 business days with tracking. In-stock specs dispatch within 2 to 3 business days; fully custom builds take roughly 4 to 6 weeks to forge first. Import and blade laws vary by country, so please check your local rules before ordering.

Yes. Beyond the options on this page, our Custom Forge service builds blades to your own drawing or specification, including curve, profile, and fittings. Use the Custom Forge page to send your idea and we will quote it. Lead time is typically 4 to 6 weeks.