Help Identify Ottoman Shamshir Sword

Rick · 5th February 2015, 03:04 AM

Let's see now ....

The hilt is from Rhino horn .
The blade is crucible steel also known as wootz or johar .
The steel has been manipulated into a pattern known as 'Mohammed's Ladder' .
The scabbard looks complete from what I can see and has most likely silver fittings along with the guard .
An extremely nice and rare example of the form; quite valuable, but we don't discuss price publicly here .

Simply beautiful !

Thanks for sharing .

5th February 2015, 03:04 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Let's see now .... The hilt is from Rhino horn . The blade is crucible steel also known as wootz or johar . The steel has been manipulated into a pattern known as 'Mohammed's Ladder' . The scabbard looks complete from what I can see and has most likely silver fittings along with the guard . An extremely nice and rare example of the form; quite valuable, but we don't discuss price publicly here . Simply beautiful ! Thanks for sharing .