An Unsusal Curved Flyssa sword

[CharlesS]

I have always found extremely long, straight flyssas a little awkward to handle and wondered how their use was maximized in combat as they seem to only be stabbing swords. Only the bulbous part of the edge might be able to slash. But, the longer they are, it seems, the more difficult this would become. While this length might be an asset on horse or camel back, I still think it limits the use of the sword.

I see the very long Moroccan nimchas in the much the same manner. There elongated blade seems to limit their use, while their Zanzibar cousins are usually shorter and curved and, for me, more practical.

Here is an unusual variation to the nimcha that incorporates a heavy curved blade, otherwise of standard flyssa form. To me it is both more practical and efficient....obviously most flyssa users would disagree based on the number of straight vs. curved examples.

So, am I missing something on the flyssa's use in combat, something that makes its profile more practical?

Dimensions:
Overall length: 31.5in.
Blade length: 26.5in.
Blade's width at the center: 1in.
Blade's thickness at the forte: just over 1/4in.

Input is welcomed and appreciated.

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

I have always found extremely long, straight flyssas a little awkward to handle and wondered how their use was maximized in combat as they seem to only be stabbing swords. Only the bulbous part of the edge might be able to slash. But, the longer they are, it seems, the more difficult this would become. While this length might be an asset on horse or camel back, I still think it limits the use of the sword.

Charles, a nice example. Below is the solution that some people used, keep the scabbard that identifies your cultural association but use a more battle worthy sword.

[mariusgmioc]

Hello Charles,

As far as I know, the Flyssa is characterised by the shape of its blade and not by the hilt. So I do not consider the saber in your example to be a Flyssa.

Regards,

Marius

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Hello Charles,

As far as I know, the Flyssa is characterised by the shape of its blade and not by the hilt.

Maybe not?

[Kubur]

Hi All,

I disagree with Marius.
It's a flyssa, with a flyssa hilt, flyssa scabbard and flyssa blade (engravings).
Yes the curvature is different but the length is a flyssa length.
It was just inspired by the so-called weeding swords, the real nimcha.
Plus you don't have one type of flyssa blade but at least two, the long and narrow and the large yatagan type...

Best,
Kubur

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by Kubur

Hi All,

I disagree with Marius.
It's a flyssa, with a flyssa hilt, flyssa scabbard and flyssa blade (engravings).
Yes the curvature is different but the length is a flyssa length.
It was just inspired by the so-called weeding swords, the real nimcha.
Plus you don't have one type of flyssa blade but at least two, the long and narrow and the large yatagan type...

Best,
Kubur

A few flyssa blade types.

[Kubur]

Originally Posted by estcrh

A few flyssa blade types.

Waow its what they call a team work!

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by estcrh

A few flyssa blade types.

Exactly my point!


Otherwise, we may end up calling all these "Tulwar".