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The shamshir originated in Persia in the 9th century and spread throughout the Ottoman Empire and India during the 16th century. Its strongly curved blade makes it effective for slashing at both short and long distances. Infantry and cavalry used weapons like this as a primary weapon.
Shamshir, meaning sword, is a collective term for the shamshir, scimitar, Talwar, kilij, and the Turko-Mongolian saber. The shamshir started out as a hunting sword, and many of these swords feature blades engraved with hunting scenes. It is a single-handed weapon with a consistent thickness along the entire length. Like Japanese swords, it has no pommel — the grip provides the counterweight instead.
This sword is very sharp and weighs about 842 g. It features a brass cross-guard and a horn grip. The blade is made from high-quality carbon steel with a hardness of 52 HRC. The scabbard is made from thick black leather reinforced with brass decoration. It measures 92 cm total, with a 14.5 cm grip and a 77.5 cm blade.
