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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.