The Shamshir originated in Persia
and spread throughout the former Ottoman Empire and beyond into
India and even the Philippines. Its strongly curved blade was
enduringly popular and absolutely ideal for delivering a devastating
cutting stroke. And, contrary to popular belief, it was very
effective at delivering rising, descending and hooking style
thrusts!
Typically, the curved Shamshir blade had a narrow
cross section and a sharp point. It had 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.
Cold Steel's version of this historic saber replicates
the original as closely as possible. The only modifications were
to substitute a modern high carbon steel for the blade and to
use black faux buffalo horn for the handle. Even the scabbard
is a close copy of the original. It’s made of thick, black
leather (so it won’t dull the blade) and reinforced by
a brass throat and chape, and comes complete with dual suspension
rings.
Blade: 30 1/2" - Overall: 36 1/4" - Blade Thickness
: 3/16" -
Weight: 30.1 oz.- 1055
Carbon Steel Blade, sharp - Handle: 6 1/4" - Scabbard: Leather |
