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Middle East & Africa
Shamshir
샴쉬르 · شمشیر
Persia · 16th–19th century · Ships from Iran
The slender, deeply curved Persian sword.
A slim blade of even width with a deep curve, modelled on wootz steel, with a beaked pommel. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 80 cm
- Overall length
- 94 cm
- Weight
- 950 g
- Materials
- Pattern-welded steel, iron fittings, bone grip
- Edge
- Sharp (live blade)
Permit required · This is a live blade of 15 cm or longer. Owning it in Korea requires a permit from the local police.
Purchase
Regular price ₩3,300,000 Sale price ₩2,805,000 15% off3 left in stock
Estimated duties (for one)
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Stories told
- 16th century
Its form settled under the Safavids and influenced neighbouring swords.