The (unintentional) artistry of edged weapons

Pendita65 · 8th December 2025, 10:03 AM

Detlef,

AMAZING COLLECTION.

Nothing more to say

Martin

Sajen · 8th December 2025, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Pendita65

Detlef,

AMAZING COLLECTION.

Nothing more to say

Martin, I find this archaic sword shape utterly fascinating. Unfortunately, they are usually extremely expensive; apparently, I'm not the only one who finds them captivating. Not long ago, two were offered together in an auction, but unfortunately, I was outbid.

Best,
Detlef

TVV · 10th December 2025, 03:57 AM

To me, if I focus entirely on the silhouette of a weapon, ignoring materials and added decoration, nothing beats the pure elegance of a classic Persian shamshir blade. There is also something mesmerizing about wavy keris blades and their flame like appearance. An honorable mention goes to yataghans with their recurved blades.

When it comes to hilts, my favorite form is the "nimcha", especially the Zanzibar variety, followed by karabelas and the early Islamic hilt form, for example as found on Yemeni and Omani broadswords, where it is somewhat reminiscent of Islamic architecture.

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8th December 2025, 10:03 AM	#1
Pendita65 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 163	Detlef, AMAZING COLLECTION. Nothing more to say Martin

10th December 2025, 03:57 AM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,755	To me, if I focus entirely on the silhouette of a weapon, ignoring materials and added decoration, nothing beats the pure elegance of a classic Persian shamshir blade. There is also something mesmerizing about wavy keris blades and their flame like appearance. An honorable mention goes to yataghans with their recurved blades. When it comes to hilts, my favorite form is the "nimcha", especially the Zanzibar variety, followed by karabelas and the early Islamic hilt form, for example as found on Yemeni and Omani broadswords, where it is somewhat reminiscent of Islamic architecture.