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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. Last edited by CharlesS; 16th July 2017 at 09:42 PM. |
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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 |
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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 |
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![]() Otherwise, we may end up calling all these "Tulwar". |
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