Persian made blade...but where did it see service??

CharlesS · 5th June 2008, 02:49 PM

Here is a nice example of a Persian made blade, almost straight, but not quite, and from good(but not the best) wootz. Some refer to this type as a "trade blade".

While the blade is of quality and of interest, I am more intrigued by the hilt, and wonder who(ethnically) may have used this sword. The hilt has both Persian and Ottoman characteristics. I wonder if the inscription on the guard is in Arabic or Farsi...that may go a long ways towards answering the question....can anyone make it out??

Comments and opinions are welcomed.

5th June 2008, 02:49 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Persian made blade...but where did it see service?? Here is a nice example of a Persian made blade, almost straight, but not quite, and from good(but not the best) wootz. Some refer to this type as a "trade blade". While the blade is of quality and of interest, I am more intrigued by the hilt, and wonder who(ethnically) may have used this sword. The hilt has both Persian and Ottoman characteristics. I wonder if the inscription on the guard is in Arabic or Farsi...that may go a long ways towards answering the question....can anyone make it out?? Comments and opinions are welcomed. Attached Images