Shamshir with central ridge

TVV · 19th May 2009, 06:55 PM

I might be imagining things, but I think I might be seeing wootz as well in the blade close-up.
The blade with its two wide fullers reminds me of similar Kindjal blades.
Whatever it is, I agree that it is a very nice sword. Drool.

Regards,
Teodor

asomotif · 19th May 2009, 10:42 PM

I am not into shamshir / wootz etc...

But this blade with the ridge would be a nice wallhanger all the same

In the 3rd picture I would also say that wootz is visible.
And some gold engraving in the middle of the blade.
This might depend on the quality screen you have.
Watching this at work I would not have a clue, but at home the quality is much better(that is good for both me and my boss

)

Atlantia · 20th May 2009, 12:40 AM

Does anyone want to guess if the back edge is a false one or if its fully double edged like a Jambiya?
If it is, I've certainly never seen one like it.
I am very jealous.
What did it end at/sell for?

ALEX · 20th May 2009, 09:38 AM

It is certainly double-edged just like a jambiya. There is no back edge / spine. This is why I thought it's so unique. Went very cheap with "Buy Now" as soon as it was listed:-)

Tim Simmons · 20th May 2009, 03:33 PM

This etched script make me think of Abyssinia or other parts of East Africa? perhaps?

ALEX · 20th May 2009, 04:11 PM

Tim,
Here are more script images. It looks inlayed or 'koftgaried' in gold, not etched. Once again, the sword does look Ottoman, the central rib feature is also Turkish-Arab-Kurdish. Very Interesting.

Tim Simmons · 20th May 2009, 04:52 PM

Very nice, have you tested the metal. I have found so much gold inlay to brass. You can buy a box set of test acids to tell silver, 9ct and 18ct gold and platinum.

20th May 2009, 03:33 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 6,011	This etched script make me think of Abyssinia or other parts of East Africa? perhaps? Attached Images

20th May 2009, 04:11 PM	#6
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Tim, Here are more script images. It looks inlayed or 'koftgaried' in gold, not etched. Once again, the sword does look Ottoman, the central rib feature is also Turkish-Arab-Kurdish. Very Interesting. Attached Images

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Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 6,011	Very nice, have you tested the metal. I have found so much gold inlay to brass. You can buy a box set of test acids to tell silver, 9ct and 18ct gold and platinum. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 20th May 2009 at 05:24 PM.

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19th May 2009, 06:55 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,769	I might be imagining things, but I think I might be seeing wootz as well in the blade close-up. The blade with its two wide fullers reminds me of similar Kindjal blades. Whatever it is, I agree that it is a very nice sword. Drool. Regards, Teodor

19th May 2009, 10:42 PM	#2
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,238	I am not into shamshir / wootz etc... But this blade with the ridge would be a nice wallhanger all the same In the 3rd picture I would also say that wootz is visible. And some gold engraving in the middle of the blade. This might depend on the quality screen you have. Watching this at work I would not have a clue, but at home the quality is much better(that is good for both me and my boss )

20th May 2009, 12:40 AM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Does anyone want to guess if the back edge is a false one or if its fully double edged like a Jambiya? If it is, I've certainly never seen one like it. I am very jealous. What did it end at/sell for?

20th May 2009, 09:38 AM	#4
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	It is certainly double-edged just like a jambiya. There is no back edge / spine. This is why I thought it's so unique. Went very cheap with "Buy Now" as soon as it was listed:-)