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Old 26th September 2019, 07:28 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by mahratt
Ok. But why then make scabbard in the upper part oval (in cross section)? This is good for shashka. But it is not necessary for shamshir.
Good point!

You are probably right as the scabbard for a shamshir would only have a slot for the blade and would not fit a hilt.
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