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Cold Steel Persian Shamshir
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The Shamshir originated in Persia and spread throughout the former Ottoman Empire and beyond into India and even the Philippines. Its strongly curved blade was enduringly popular and absolutely ideal for delivering a devastating cutting stroke. And, contrary to popular belief, it was very effective at delivering rising, descending and hooking style thrusts! Typically, the curved Shamshir blade had a narrow cross section and a sharp point. It had a simple brass or steel crossbar hilt and an equally straight forward handle made from wood or animal horn that terminated in a distinctively bulbous pommel. This pommel was offset slightly to help the hand resist centrifugal force when making a hard cutting stroke. The Cold Steel Persian Shamshir features a sharpened high carbon steel blade with brass guard and faux buffalo horn grip. Includes a black leather scabbard with brass throat and chape and dual suspension rings.
Overall Length: 36 1/2'' Blade: 30 7/8'' Weight: 1 lb 13.8 oz Retail Price: $199.95 |
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