An Ottoman Shamshir for Comment

Yannis · 22nd February 2005, 08:38 AM

Very accurate remarks Philip! I liked specially this about the proximity of the “eyelash” to the edge. The etched Damascus (or calligraphy) is also in strange place by the edge. Any work for sharpening this blade would destroy it. So I agree that it could be wider when it was made. Or this blade was made from the beginning for dress, not for fighting.

Blade and guard are very clean for the age. Very interesting hilt, with big bubble. It looks like rhino!

Charles, is it possible a close photo of hilt and another one under the guard, where hilt connects to blade? Is there any scabbard?

22nd February 2005, 08:38 AM	#3
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Nice kilij! Very accurate remarks Philip! I liked specially this about the proximity of the “eyelash” to the edge. The etched Damascus (or calligraphy) is also in strange place by the edge. Any work for sharpening this blade would destroy it. So I agree that it could be wider when it was made. Or this blade was made from the beginning for dress, not for fighting. Blade and guard are very clean for the age. Very interesting hilt, with big bubble. It looks like rhino! Charles, is it possible a close photo of hilt and another one under the guard, where hilt connects to blade? Is there any scabbard?