Persian Shamshir sword, Forge LK Chen

Inspired by the legendary Persian swords, this Shamshir is an elegant, fine and fearsomely effective weapon, faithful to classic Middle Eastern lines while benefiting from modern, high-quality workmanship.

The word "shamshir" comes from the Persian "شمشیر "and designates a single-edged curved sword, used particularly from the 15th century onwards. It is the ancestor or cousin of other curved swords such as the Ottoman saber (kilij), the Indian talwar, or the scimitar.

Characteristics of the Persian shamshir:

Weight (without scabbard): +/-725 g
Blade length: 76.22 cm, measured in a straight line from tip to handguard
Handle length: 11 cm
Total length: 93 cm
Thickness: 6 mm at guard; 3.5 mm at middle; 2 mm at tip
POB (Point of Balance): 13 cm (5.11") from the hilt - perfect for lively, balanced handling
Handmade, in the forge

The blade features a progressive taper, a typical Shamshir characteristic, with elegant curvature and weight distribution thought for fluid cutting :

Width at guard: 32 mm
Width at tip: 14.68 mm

Material of the blade

Forged in steel to spring high tenor in carbon GB 60Si2MnA, equivalent to the famous AISI/SAE 5160, this steel offers a excellent resilience and flexibility, ideal .span class="_fadeIn_m1hgl_8">for a blade of fighting or of demonstration.

Composition comparing:

Element	60Si2MnA	AISI/SAE 5160
Carbon	0.56 - 0.64%	0.56 - 0.61%
Silicon	1.60 - 2.00%	0.15 - 0.35%
Manganese	0.60 - 0.90%	0.75 - 1.00%
Chrome	≤ 0.35%	0.70 - 0.90%
Nickel	≤ 0.35%	≤ 0.25%

Product #47169

Sold :: individually
Blade length :: 76 cm
Balance point, from the guard (+/- ½cm) :: 13 cm
Thickness of the blade :: 6 mm, 2 mm
Length :: 94 cm
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Estimated delivery :: Sat 19th Jul - Thu Sep 25th
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Shipping time	1 to 2 working days (to France)
Delivery date estimated	Saturday July 19th to Thursday September 25th

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Persian Shamshir sword, Forge LK Chen