Fine and Heavy Ottoman Shamshir Sword with Crucible Steel (Wootz) Blade

Ottoman shamshir swords, the main battle sword of the Ottoman empire is characterized by the deeply curved, wedge cross sectioned blade and pistol grip with bulbous pommel.  The better blades were imported from Iran, mostly forged from crucible steel (Wootz).

The fine Ottoman silver mounted shamshir sword offered here is a real battle sword of quality sword. Long and ver heavy curved single-edged blade forged from finely crucible steel (Watered steel, Wootz steel) of high contrast pattern. The hilt is composed of R horn grips, bulbous pommel, chased silver grip strap and engraved silver cross guard. Velvet fabric covered wood scabbard with large silver locket, chape and two bands for the suspension rings.

Blade length 32 1/2 inches (81  cm), total length 40 inches (101 cm), larger than the more common shamshirs, 34 - 38 inches long. Very good condition. Minor dents on the  silver parts of the scabbard. Very impressive fighting sword of quality