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ALEX · 12th April 2011, 04:07 PM

Gav, there are Indian blades with similar "yelman", and they're still called Tulwars:-). Yes, this is a Turkish sword, but does yelman alone make it a Kilij? Also, can this be called yelman? It's more of a "partial" yelman with slightly raised point at the false edge border. Without that "point" there would be no yelman.... yeah, I know what can I opened:-)
The overall profile, shape and dimensions indicate "shamshir", so it's 3 to 1:-) Would be interesting to hear other opinions.
You're right - fine quality rhino hilt, cool.

12th April 2011, 04:07 PM	#6
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Gav, there are Indian blades with similar "yelman", and they're still called Tulwars:-). Yes, this is a Turkish sword, but does yelman alone make it a Kilij? Also, can this be called yelman? It's more of a "partial" yelman with slightly raised point at the false edge border. Without that "point" there would be no yelman.... yeah, I know what can I opened:-) The overall profile, shape and dimensions indicate "shamshir", so it's 3 to 1:-) Would be interesting to hear other opinions. You're right - fine quality rhino hilt, cool. Last edited by ALEX; 12th April 2011 at 04:17 PM.