ANTIQUE RARE OTTOMAN TURKISH KILIJ SHAMSHIR sword 17th

Extreme Rare, FULL Blade engraved with Koran ! (see picture), Woodz, antique Silver sheath !

Origins

The Central Asian Turks and their offshoots were using curved cavalry swords from the Early Medieval period. The earliest examples of curved, single edged Turkish swords can be found associated with the Hun and Kok Turk empires. The Turks introduced this sword type to Middle Eastern cultures such as Arabs and Persians who used to have straight edged blades such as the Indo-persian khanda and earlier types of saif. The İranian shamshir was created during the Turkic Seljuk Empire period of İran. After the invasion of Anatolia this sword type was carried by Turkomen tribes to the future birthplace of the Ottoman Empire.

[edit] Evolution of Ottoman Kilij

form of a typical kilij

The Kilij, as a specific type of sabre associated with the Ottoman Turks and the Mamluks of Egypt, was recognisable by the late 15th century. The oldest surviving examples sport a long blade with a gentle curve slightly more noticeable in the distal half. The width of the blade stays narrow (with a slight taper) up until the last 30% of its length, at which point it flares out and becomes wider. This distinctive flaring tip is called a "yelman" (false edge) and it greatly adds to the cutting power of the sword. Ottoman sabres of the next couple of centuries were often of the Seljuk shamshir variety, though the native kilij form was also found; Iranian blades (that did not have the yelman) were fitted with Ottoman hilts. These hilts normally had slightly longer quillons to the guard, which was usually of brass or silver,  unlike that seen on Iranian swords (Iranian swords usually had iron guards and the grip terminated in a hook-shape often with a metal pommel sheathing). The finest mechanical damascus and wootz steel were often used in making of these swords. In the classical period of the Ottoman Empire, Bursa, Damascus and the Derbent regions became the most famous swordsmithing centers of the empire. Turkish blades became a major import item to Europe and Asia.In the late 18th century, though shamshirs continued to be used, the kilij underwent an evolution: the blade was shortened, became much more acutely curved, and was wider with an even deeper yelman. In addition to the flared tip, these blades have a distinct "T-shaped" cross section to the back of the blade. This allowed greater blade stiffness without an increase in weight. Because of the shape of the tip of the blade and the nature of its curvature the kilij could be used to perform the thrust, though not very efficiently, in this it had an advantage over the shamshir whose extreme curvature did not allow the thrust.^[2] Some of these shorter kilij are also referred to as pala, but there does not seem to be a clear-cut distinction in nomenclature.

Unique piece for collector ! you never finding other one !

( Estimated retail price 15.000-22.000 usd )
 

 Make an offer !

******************************************************************************

• The sword measures approx.

  32.3 inches (82 cm) full lenght
 

  25.2 inches (64 cm) blade lenght
 

*******************************************************

A beautiful & Rare  Sword, please don't miss it !!!

Please examine all pictures and ask your questions before bidding.

Shipping and Boxing to  USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, Russia  and the most other countries:

59 USD

 
SHIPPING :  to EUROPE :

29 USD 
 

(by “signed for” insured air mail delivery to your door)

The item will be professionally packed.
 

Other Shipping:

·  If you want your item shipped by another venue, please get a shipping quote.

Dear Buyer please note: The item will be shipped only to the official address as mentioned on your eBay or Pay Pal account.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Payment :

 Bank to bank wire transfer, Pay Pal, other....

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please visit my store, by clicking on:

Check out my other items!
 

in the right corner above this page.

Thanks

 &

Happy Bidding!