Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Help needed identifying shamshir wootz blade

mariusgmioc · 22nd February 2016, 04:28 PM

Hello William,
Although the photos you provided are not of very good quality, after a more careful examination, judging by the shape (amplitude of curvature), technique of the inscriptions and aspect of wootz, I believe your Shamshir is a late 17th century blade (of undoubtedly Persian origin). As with regards with the hilt, it is the original shape, with only the scales being replaced (and they could have been replaced practically anywhere). It is certainly a very beautiful blade.

22nd February 2016, 04:28 PM	#20
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,870	about the Shamshir Hello William, Although the photos you provided are not of very good quality, after a more careful examination, judging by the shape (amplitude of curvature), technique of the inscriptions and aspect of wootz, I believe your Shamshir is a late 17th century blade (of undoubtedly Persian origin). As with regards with the hilt, it is the original shape, with only the scales being replaced (and they could have been replaced practically anywhere). It is certainly a very beautiful blade. Last edited by mariusgmioc; 22nd February 2016 at 05:29 PM.