It's a shamshir?

TVV · 12th September 2006, 08:03 PM

I don't know Jose, but I do not see a yelman. It is really hard to tell from the small blurry picture. I personally think it could be a European blade, and I agree with Valjhun that the sword is most probably Syrian. Therefore saif is safe enough (as it is quite generic). Interesting hilt shape - something does not feel quite right about it. It could be a later replacement, together with the crossguard.
Flavio - from the poor pictures it is hard to make a value judgement, but to me it appears as a nice sword acquired at a decent price.

12th September 2006, 08:03 PM	#5
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,660	I don't know Jose, but I do not see a yelman. It is really hard to tell from the small blurry picture. I personally think it could be a European blade, and I agree with Valjhun that the sword is most probably Syrian. Therefore saif is safe enough (as it is quite generic). Interesting hilt shape - something does not feel quite right about it. It could be a later replacement, together with the crossguard. Flavio - from the poor pictures it is hard to make a value judgement, but to me it appears as a nice sword acquired at a decent price.