A Shamshir, the Eastern saber that for centuries enchanted the world and was copied in practically all armies of the western world. A heavy 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 chiseled with Arabic inscription, Walrus ivory grips bound with twisted silver wire and steel pommel. Total length 37 inches. Very good condition. Minor blackened spots on the blade. An old crack on the right side grip but hold solid. The pommel cap is a later addition. Newly made scabbard.