A European term, scimitar does not refer to one specific sword type, but an assortment of different Eastern curved swords inspired by types introduced to the Middle East by Central Asian ghilmans. These swords include the Persian shamshir (the origin of the word scimitar), the Arab saif , the Indian talwar , the North African nimcha , the ...

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 · One of the world’s most iconic blades, the legendary Persian scimitar known as the shamshir sword was more than just a weapon. Characterised by its pronounced curve, it was graceful yet ferocious. Here’s the story of this famous medieval weapon.

2022年12月2日 · The Persian or Iranian sword that has a distinctly strong, curved blade is called the Shamshir sword. The Shamshir is one of the most unique scimitars and has a very long history of use in mounted warfare. In this article, we will be exploring the Persian Shamshir sword.

2024年6月5日 · One of the most well-known of all the scimitar swords, the Persian shamshir was characterised by its deeply curved, slender blade, optimised for slashing attacks. Its light weight and sharp edge made it a very effective weapon for cavalry use.

The Persian scimitar, known as the Shamshir, dates back to the 16th century. It has a long, slender blade with a sharp point, ideal for thrusting. The Shamshir also features a distinctive curve that allows for powerful slashing movements. The Shamshir is an iconic symbol of Persian culture and has been adopted as a national symbol in Iran.

2022年9月18日 · While the scimitar is the most well-known sword of Middle Eastern origins, it is actually not a single type of sword. All scimitars do possess a few shared characteristics. They are full-sized swords that have curved blades. The curve of the blade varies from type to type. The shamshir is a Persian sword with a very distinct blade curve.

This scimitar is a recreation of this iconic shamshir sword of the Middle East – this saber is not only light and nimble, but the curved blade is optimized for decisively deep cutting and quick slashes and in skilled hands the sword is a surprisingly capable piercing weapon which can strike its target at unpredictable angles.

Inspired by ancient Middle Eastern blades, the Scimitar Sword by Cold Steel is a handsome blade for collectors and modern warriors. The Persian sword features a wide, deep fuller and a curve that facilitates the devastating draw cut.

The original scimitar was called a shamshir, (which meant "lion's tail") and had a deeply curved blade that was almost a half circle. Developed in Persia, this type of blade was effective for draw cuts, but other than that, of limited utility. This caused the blade to shift its shape into a more useful version, which we have chosen to copy.