A shamshir (Persian: شمشیر) is a type of Persian/Iranian sword with a radical curve. The name is derived from the Persian word shamshīr, which is made of two words sham ("fang") and shir ("lion"). The curved "scimitar" sword family includes the shamshir, kilij, talwar, pulwar, and nimcha.

2024年7月12日 · What is the Shamshir Sword? This famed Persian sabre – a close relative of the Ottoman kilij – was a one-handed, single-edged sword designed for maximum efficiency in slashing and cutting, making it a formidable and lightweight weapon in the hands of Persian warriors both on horseback and on foot.

2024年1月16日 · Shamshir: The Elegant Persian Sword. The Shamshir is a distinctive Persian sword characterized by its elegantly curved, double-edged blade, creating a unique silhouette. Originating around the 9th century, it gained prominence during the Safavid era (1501–1736 CE).

2017年9月10日 · The Shamshir (also known as the Mameluke sword) is among the swords of the Seljuk empire; it eventually took the name Shamshir, a Persian name, when the piece was first brought to Persia during the twelfth century.

This Persian Shamshir (or Scimitar) has a blade of 1055 high carbon steel. The all-brass crossguard ends in the rounded finials common to historical examples. The thick blade tang is triple-riveted to polished wood halves that define the grip.

2024年3月4日 · Throughout history, the shamshir was more than just a sword; it was an extension of the warrior's arm. Its design influenced the development of fighting techniques that capitalized on speed, agility, and the sword's natural slicing motion.

The shamshir is a one-handed, curved sword featuring a slim blade that has almost no taper until the very tip. Instead of being worn upright (hilt-high), it is worn horizontally, with the hilt and tip pointing up.