Wootz Shamshir For Discussion

A.alnakkas · 27th January 2013, 02:54 PM

So I got this shamshir from down under (thanks Gav, excellent packaging!) I am very happy with it especially after having a closer look on the inscription (looks better then photos) and found out its Assadullah alAsfahani and the top inscription says "Bandeh Welayat Shah Abbas"

The blade is obviously Persian with a nice wootz pattern. But what about the hilt? its worn out but very comfortable. One side of the hilt has a worn-out cartouche I cannot read it so far :-(

Using Gav's photos they are way better then mine.

27th January 2013, 02:54 PM	#1
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Wootz Shamshir For Discussion So I got this shamshir from down under (thanks Gav, excellent packaging!) I am very happy with it especially after having a closer look on the inscription (looks better then photos) and found out its Assadullah alAsfahani and the top inscription says "Bandeh Welayat Shah Abbas" The blade is obviously Persian with a nice wootz pattern. But what about the hilt? its worn out but very comfortable. One side of the hilt has a worn-out cartouche I cannot read it so far :-( Using Gav's photos they are way better then mine. Attached Images