It may be some kind of crucible steel.
Ottoman guards were secured using resins, in higher and lower concentrations of powdered substances adeto resin.
But one thing many people take wrong, pala is a straighter sword with upswept hilt and bird like nandle like karabela.
19 century kilij is not pala, kilij has evolved over time 16 ct example is more staighter and longer, 19 ct is shorter and more curved and suited for foot use.
But pala is a shorter, broader blade almost straight just slightli curved.
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