Sassanian swords

Jim McDougall · 24th June 2010, 12:40 AM

Actually it would seem that the sword is upside down by conventional standards, however it is believed this was a 'quick draw' type position, where the sword was withdrawn edge up. Caucasian shashkas and Imperial Russian swords were worn in this manner, and I cannot offhand think of the other instances where swords were worn edge upward (Im sure others will note).

I believe the Metropolitan Museum in New York has one of these, and might furnish details which might be more helpful for purposes of reconstructing a blade for one of these...interesting project and I hope you will keep us posted.

24th June 2010, 12:40 AM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,284	Actually it would seem that the sword is upside down by conventional standards, however it is believed this was a 'quick draw' type position, where the sword was withdrawn edge up. Caucasian shashkas and Imperial Russian swords were worn in this manner, and I cannot offhand think of the other instances where swords were worn edge upward (Im sure others will note). I believe the Metropolitan Museum in New York has one of these, and might furnish details which might be more helpful for purposes of reconstructing a blade for one of these...interesting project and I hope you will keep us posted.