A Shamshir, the Eastern saber that for centuries enchanted the world and was copied in practically all armies of the western world. A light. Deeply curved, wedge shape blade of minimal and simple design and yet a lethal slashing weapon in the experienced hand. Here we offer for sale a classical example. A 31 inches blade forged from fantastic watered steel (Wootz, Damascus), steel cross guard, ivory grips and steel pommel. Total length 36 inches. Very good condition. Minor blackened areas on the blade and very few minor edge nicks. Very nice patina to the ivory grip with small age worn areas. No scabbard.