New artifact: Falcata? Shamshir? Karabela?

Revelsofthedead · 24th August 2005, 08:21 PM

Hey all-

Any information, translation, or history about this type of weapon would be appreciated. A full gallery of the sword (with larger image sizes) can be found here. What interests me is the odd pommel. I'm guessing that this is a horseman's sword and the pommel rested along the wrist to provide balance and extra support for the shock of a hit. Also, I plead ignorance when it comes to Arabic, and offer apologies if the images of the inscription are upside down.

Thanks in advance for your expertise. Images to follow:

24th August 2005, 08:21 PM	#1
Revelsofthedead Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1	New artifact: Falcata? Shamshir? Karabela? Hey all- Any information, translation, or history about this type of weapon would be appreciated. A full gallery of the sword (with larger image sizes) can be found here. What interests me is the odd pommel. I'm guessing that this is a horseman's sword and the pommel rested along the wrist to provide balance and extra support for the shock of a hit. Also, I plead ignorance when it comes to Arabic, and offer apologies if the images of the inscription are upside down. Thanks in advance for your expertise. Images to follow: Attached Images