Product description
The shamshir is originally a weapon from Persia from the 9th century and spread from there all over the Ottoman Empire and India during the 16th century. They have a strongly curved blade and can be used for slashing in short and long distances. Weapons like this were used by both infantry and cavalry and were mainly popular as a primary weapon.
Shamshir, meaning sword, is a collective name for the shamshir, scimitar, Talwar, kilij and the Turko-Mongolian sabre. The shamshir was originally a hunting sword and many of these sword have a blade engraved with hunting scenes. It is a sinngle-handed weapon that has the same thickness over the whole length. Just as is the case for Japanese swords, they have no pommel and the contra-weight is made by the grip.
This sword is very sharp and weighs approx. 842 g. It has a brass cross-guard and a horn grip. The blade is made of high quality carbon steel with a hardness of 52 HRC. The scabbard is made of thick black leather, strengthened by brass decoration. It measures 92 cm, has a grip of 14,5 cm and a blade of 77,5 cm.
Product details:
Length: 92 cm;
Blade length: 77.5 cm;
Grip length: 14.5 cm;
Weight: 842 g;
Steel type: 1055 carbon steel 50-52 HRC;
Edge: sharp;
Tang construction: Full tang construction;
Pommel: Rivetted;
Grip wrapping: Horn, Brass;
Based on a historic original: Yes;
Transport weight (in gram): 3000 *
This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.
We do not sell this product to customers under the age of 18. Click here for more information on the European arms acts.
Tip: How to adjust the finish of your armour and weaponry
Luxurious (polished)- polish the steel with metal polish or toothpaste. You can even give the item a mirror-like polish. Test on a small surface first!
Handmade (matte)- soak the steel in cola for 40 minutes to 20 hours. Check regularly and treat with black sandpaper.
Antique (patinated) leave the steel to rust for some time in a damp environment, preferably outside. Remove the red layer of rust, to reveal the corroded top layer.
Please note. After finishing the product yourself, the warranty and return right expire. Celtic WebMerchant is not responsible for the obtained result.
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The parcel of this item will be labelled: “Warning, sharp content. Please only deliver to adults (18+).”
Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.
