Persian shamshir (scimitar)

The shamshir originated in Persia and spread throughout the former Ottoman Empire and beyond into India and even the Philippines. The strongly curved blade was enduringly popular and absolutely ideal for delivering a devastating cutting stroke, and was very effective at delivering rising, descending and hooking style thrusts as well. Typically, the curved shamshir blade had a narrow cross section and a sharp point, with a simple brass or steel crossbar hilt and an equally straightforward handle made from wood or animal horn that terminated in a distinctively bulbous pommel. This pommel was offset slightly to help the hand resist centrifugal force when making a hard cutting stroke. This reproduction replicates originals as closely as possible, with the substitution of a modern high carbon steel blade and composite faux buffalo horn for the handle. Version 1.0 had a plain guard and fittings, this 2021 version 2.0 is fancy-schmancy. A favorite of light cavalry throughout the 17 and 1800's, and this style is still carried by the United States Marines as a dress saber.

length: 36 3/4"
blade: 30 3/4"
blade width: 1 1/8" at guard
blade width: 1/2" at 2" from tip
hilt: 5"
grip length: 4"
guard: 6 1/2"
balance point: 6 1/2"
weight (sword): 2 lb 0.5 oz
weight (sword and scabbard): 2 lb 12.5 oz

Price: $280