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Qama

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$59.95

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Used by warriors from Persia to the Caucasus for hundreds of years, the Qama is an effective, close quarter combat knife. Made of hand forged, high carbon steel with buffalo horn grip. With its long needle point on a 17 1/2” long, double-edge blade, the Qama is a deadly close combat design that traces it’s origin back to the Roman Gladius. The Qama was used by the Cossacks and Northern Persians. Considered to be the national weapon of Russian Georgia. Includes a matching scabbard.

Overall Length22 1/2''
Blade Length17 1/2''
Weight1 lb 4.8 oz
EdgeUnsharpened
Width51 mm
Thickness4.3 mm - 3.9 mm
PommelIntegrated
P.O.B.3 3/4''
Grip Length3''
TypeQama
ClassBattle Ready
CultureRussian
ManufacturerWindlass Steelcrafts
Country of OriginIndia

5 reviews for Qama

  1. Richard Scroggins

    Great for the price I have had this sword for about three years and no issues so far. Being full tang and well tempered, it is a very functional piece. This is one of my favorites, it might be short but it is stout. The buffalo horn is a nice addition.

  2. Bryan

    My Favorite Budget Sword First off, let’s make no mistake. This is an actual sword. It’s short, sure, but it’s the best you could possibly hope for when going for something that’s affordable and functional.

    The blade itself is very nice and solid. It sits tightly in the pommel and shows no sign of coming loose, even after a lot of heavy cutting. Furthermore, the tempered steel is holds a good edge for quite a while and the tip is viciously sharp. The 1083 steel gets a bad reputation for rusting easily, but I haven’t had any issue. I find that using a wet paper towel to clean off scuffs and dirt works fine, as long as the blade is dried shortly after being cleaned.

    I also personally like the scabbard. It’s not perfect, but the blade fits comfortably into the sheath and stays in unless I purposely shake it out. The fit could be a little tighter, but I really don’t have any issue.

    The main discrepancy I have with this sword is the grip. It’s very small, and someone with larger hands might have trouble wielding it. I assume my hands are average, so I’ve been able to cope. There are also two rivets that stick out of the pommel that may get in the way. I use a palm grip that allows the studs to rest between the ridge created between my thumb and my index finger, and that works for me. However, if you are someone who really can’t stand the idea of the rivets, you could probably just use a bench grinder to wear them down.

    I really love this blade. It’s a lot of fun, good for cutting, and has a fantastic edge. If you are in the market for something small, fast, and pointy, then this is definitely for you. Keep in mind, you’re not getting a Scottish Claymore, so don’t expect anything to extravagant. But for a weapon under fifty dollars, this is above and beyond the best you could ask for.

  3. Connor K.

    Very good budget sword… For only light cutting. Honestly, I really enjoy this sword. It came fairly sharp. Cut through water bottles and other light targets with ease. The handle is pretty small though. After throwing a few cuts I got comfortable with it. The steel is very tough. No marks or edge chipping. BUT, the part of the tang where it turn into the beginning of the actual blade is way too thin. I was worried about it when I first got the blade and my worries were proven true. I went out and cut at a few small branches and some thicker ones to test the strength of the steel. It performed very well. The blade held up perfectly. Then the thin part of the tang snapped… So needless to say my Qama is broken. I’ll likely order another one to use in light cutting, and I recommend this sword if you want something cheap and good for LIGHT cutting. If you have any intentions to use it for heavy or tough cutting then you should look for something else. Overall it’s a great sword, but it gets a 2/5 for the tang thinning out way too much when it turns into the actual blade.

  4. ENP

    Good but handle uncomfortable It’s sharp, has a nice fit and finish, and holds up well for light cutting. My only complaint besides the short handle, are the pins they used to keep the handle attached to the blade… I have medium to large sized hands and it’s very uncomfortable with those raised bumps knocking my fingers when I swing it. Other than that, a fine purchase for the price.

  5. Azaziel

    For the price it’s hard to beat, you get a solid blade that’s damn cheap, tough and even has a nice wood core scabbard. This was my intro to swords many years ago and I don’t regret it for a second. I’ve used and abused this thing for years doing things you shouldn’t do to a sword and it’s taken it fine.

    It’s been used as a machete for years to cut brush and sub 2inch saplings, used to chop through joints when processing hogs/deer. Sure there might be better tools for those jobs but this little sword won over my heart through the years and I’m just so used to using it at this point.

    I had to re-profile the bottom of the grip as it was shaped wrong for my large hands, but the way the rivets are never bothered me. I used them as a way to keep a better grip of the sword by pinching the top one between my thumb and index finger.

    For what this thing costs and what it’s survived by my hand I’d highly recommend it as a starter or just a fun toy.

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