Shamshir
Shamshirs are a slim, radically curved, one-handed blade
originating from the Middle East. Early forms of the sword began to
appear in Persia around the 9th century, developing into
what is recognised as a shamshir in the 16th
century.
The swords have offset pommels that bend back from the grip to
give balance to a swinging attack when in combat. It is part of the
scimitar family of swords, including Indian talwars, an example of
which you can see
here.
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