As best as it can get. This 18 C. Persian Shamshir sword employ an Assad Allah blade of very fine watered steel in the Kirk Narduban pattern, also known as ladder pattern. Heavy blade 36 inches long, 1 ¾ inches wide with chiseled maker mark in the name of the famous Persian sword maker Assad Allah. Like other very fine swords, this one is marked with the famous name as mark of quality, which indeed this sword deserve. Steel cross guard also forged from fine watered steel. Ivory grips. Total length 40 inches. Very good condition. No scabbard.