Baladay Scimitar – Damascus with Brass Hilt
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Price range: $111.99 through $161.99
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- Every blade inspected before shipping
- Class
- Decorative
- Blade
- Damascus Steel
- Overall Length
- 31 1/4''
- Weight
- 2 lbs 14.6 oz
- Brand
- Baladay
- Culture
- Arab
Overview
Baladay Scimitar - Damascus with Brass Hilt
Please Note: Due to the quality of the leather, the sheath is meant only as protection during shipping, and not as reliable storage upon arrival. We cannot exchange or replace these sheaths. Our price reflects this change.
This version of the Baladay Scimitar has a blade of unsharpened damascus. The crossguard and pommel are of brass and the grip is crafted from polished wood. The sword is designed to balance edge-up when used for bellydancing - we do test each sword for this balance before sending it to you.
The accompanying scabbard for this sword is crafted with stiffened, stitched felt.
Damascus was once a great center of weapons production and its many talented smiths were renowned for their Damascus Steel swords whose distinct blades had intricate patterns that looked akin to rippling water. Not just for show, the blades were both stronger and more flexible than other blades of the time and they greatly impressed Western merchants who began trading for the weapons in the 3rd-4th century AD. Although the name fixes the steel to the Middle East, the process of damascus actually originated in India.
The techniques to create damascus was lost in the mid 18th century, but modern recreations often make damascus by merging two different types of steel into a single blade - this is what gives it the distinct patterning on the blade.
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Baladay
- Culture
- Arab
- Pommel
- Nut
- Overall Length
- 31 1/4''
- Blade Length
- 24 1/4''
- Blade
- Damascus Steel
- Weight
- 2 lbs 14.6 oz
- Edge
- Unsharpened
- P.O.B.
- 6"
- Thickness
- 3.7 mm - 3.5 mm
- Width
- 37.5 mm - 52.3 mm
- Grip Length
- 4 1/2''
- Class
- Decorative
- Country of Origin
- Pakistan
- Type
- Scimitar
Reviews
What collectors are saying
Q&A
Questions from the community
Q Is the blade sharpened? Common Question
No. The damascus blade is unsharpened and intended for decorative or balance-based belly dance use.
Q What does it balance like for belly dancing? Common Question
It is designed to balance edge-up for bellydancing, and each sword is tested for this balance before shipment.
Q What materials are used in the hilt and grip? Common Question
Brass crossguard and pommel with a polished wood grip; the pommel is secured with a nut.
Q What are the blade dimensions and weight? Common Question
Blade length approx. 24 1/4"; overall length approx. 31 1/4"; weight about 2 lbs 14.6 oz; point of balance around 6 inches.
Q What type of scabbard is included? Common Question
A stiffened, stitched felt scabbard is included.
Q Is this suitable for cutting practice or reenactment combat? Common Question
No. It is a decorative class piece intended for display, costume, and balance demonstrations rather than cutting or contact use.
Q Where is it manufactured? Common Question
Pakistan.
Q How should I care for the blade and fittings? Common Question
Keep the blade lightly oiled to prevent corrosion; wipe away fingerprints after handling. Brass fittings can be cleaned with a gentle brass polish; avoid abrasive cleaners on the damascus pattern.
Q What is the historical style or cultural lineage? Common Question
Scimitar style with Middle Eastern/Arab influence; the modern damascus steel patterning echoes historical pattern-welded blades.
Q What is included with purchase? Common Question
Sword and felt scabbard.
The Maker
Baladay
We carry an exclusive assortment of Baladay dancing swords. Their embellished designs and edge-up balance make perfect for belly dancing.
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Survivability: Sword successfully survives several slips, slams, smacks, smashes, smoothly, still straight, symmetrical, spotless, sans scratches, so sturdy!
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Stability: Specifically structured so steady surmounting shimmying scalps. Scimitar superbly secure, shockingly stable! Suitably survives shimmying, swaying, spinning, skipping, spinal sloping, steadfastly. Sufficient skill sharpening surely supposed!
Safety: Scimitar’s steel sagely sans sharpening. Safe!
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