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Shashka
샤쉬카 · Шашка
Caucasus and Russia · 18th–20th century · Ships from Russia
The guardless Cossack sword with a split pommel.
No guard, and a pommel that splits in two. Worn edge-up for a fast draw-cut. A new workshop replica.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 82 cm
- Overall length
- 98 cm
- Weight
- 900 g
- Materials
- High-carbon steel, silver-toned fittings, horn 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
₩1,900,0003 left in stock
Estimated duties (for one)
Loading the duty rules.
Stories told
- 19th century
Cossacks and the Russian army adopted it from Caucasian highlanders.