Arab saif of Syrian style or Kilij saber for ID.

[Cerjak]

Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

Not looking for the hairline crack mainly. The distal taper on Syrian made blades (usually later) is usually without a distal taper so its a sign but not a definitive one.

Hello A.alnakkas,

The thickness lessens from the shoulder out towards the tip.
From the base around 6.2 mm decreasing to the tip where thickness is around 3 mm

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Cerjak

[broadaxe]

Syrian handle, apparently persian blade, turkish-style guard (long, thin prongs).

[A.alnakkas]

Originally Posted by Cerjak

Hello A.alnakkas,

The thickness lessens from the shoulder out towards the tip.
From the base around 6.2 mm decreasing to the tip where thickness is around 3 mm

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Cerjak

Photos will make more sense of it. :-))