Shamshir with central ridge

Atlantia · 19th May 2009, 06:55 PM

What a beautiful sword! Can't really add to what you've said, except to agree!

Bet a light etch is going to make that blade look fantastic.

ALEX · 19th May 2009, 07:24 PM

I also had a feeling it can be wootz/Damascus. It looks so wootzy even without visible pattern:-)

TVV · 19th May 2009, 07:55 PM

I might be imagining things, but I think I might be seeing wootz as well in the blade close-up.
The blade with its two wide fullers reminds me of similar Kindjal blades.
Whatever it is, I agree that it is a very nice sword. Drool.

Regards,
Teodor

asomotif · 19th May 2009, 11:42 PM

I am not into shamshir / wootz etc...

But this blade with the ridge would be a nice wallhanger all the same

In the 3rd picture I would also say that wootz is visible.
And some gold engraving in the middle of the blade.
This might depend on the quality screen you have.
Watching this at work I would not have a clue, but at home the quality is much better(that is good for both me and my boss

)

Atlantia · 20th May 2009, 01:40 AM

Does anyone want to guess if the back edge is a false one or if its fully double edged like a Jambiya?
If it is, I've certainly never seen one like it.
I am very jealous.
What did it end at/sell for?

ALEX · 20th May 2009, 10:38 AM

It is certainly double-edged just like a jambiya. There is no back edge / spine. This is why I thought it's so unique. Went very cheap with "Buy Now" as soon as it was listed:-)

Tim Simmons · 20th May 2009, 04:33 PM

This etched script make me think of Abyssinia or other parts of East Africa? perhaps?

20th May 2009, 04:33 PM	#7
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19th May 2009, 06:55 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	What a beautiful sword! Can't really add to what you've said, except to agree! Bet a light etch is going to make that blade look fantastic.

19th May 2009, 07:24 PM	#2
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	I also had a feeling it can be wootz/Damascus. It looks so wootzy even without visible pattern:-)

19th May 2009, 07:55 PM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,725	I might be imagining things, but I think I might be seeing wootz as well in the blade close-up. The blade with its two wide fullers reminds me of similar Kindjal blades. Whatever it is, I agree that it is a very nice sword. Drool. Regards, Teodor

19th May 2009, 11:42 PM	#4
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	I am not into shamshir / wootz etc... But this blade with the ridge would be a nice wallhanger all the same In the 3rd picture I would also say that wootz is visible. And some gold engraving in the middle of the blade. This might depend on the quality screen you have. Watching this at work I would not have a clue, but at home the quality is much better(that is good for both me and my boss )

20th May 2009, 01:40 AM	#5
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Does anyone want to guess if the back edge is a false one or if its fully double edged like a Jambiya? If it is, I've certainly never seen one like it. I am very jealous. What did it end at/sell for?

20th May 2009, 10:38 AM	#6
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	It is certainly double-edged just like a jambiya. There is no back edge / spine. This is why I thought it's so unique. Went very cheap with "Buy Now" as soon as it was listed:-)