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.

These swords include the Persian shamshir (the origin of the word scimitar), the Arab saif, the Indian talwar, the North African nimcha, the Turkish kilij, and the Afghan pulwar. [4][5] All such swords are originally derived from earlier curved swords developed in …

Discover the history and significance of the shamshir, a curved sword wielded by Persian nobility and warriors throughout history.

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).

Discover the legendary Shamshir-e-Zomorrodnegar, a mythical Iranian sword with incredible powers and its role in the lives of legendary heroes like Rostam and Bahram Gur.

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.

Shamshir, which means "curved like the tiger's nail", describes the deeply curved and continuously tapering parabolic saber blade typical of Persia (Iran), Mughal India and the adjoining Arab world from the middle of the 16th century.

2022年12月2日 · 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. We will start by going over its most distinctive characteristics and explain how it can best be put to use.

The hilt of this saber is mounted in enameled silver in a style associated with the north Indian city of Lucknow, in the Mughal province of Oudh.