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  1. Kilij - Wikipedia

    • A kilij (from Turkish kılıç, literally "sword") is a type of one-handed, single-edged and curved scimitar used by the Seljuk Empire, Timurid Empire, Mamluk Empire, Ottoman Empire, and other Turkic khanates of Eurasian steppes and Turkestan. These blades developed from earlier Turko-Mongol sabers that were in use in lands controlled or influenced by the Turkic peopl… See more

    History

    Most of Turkologists and linguists including Bican Ercilasun and Sevan Nişanyan think that it is derived from the Turkic … See more

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  1. The Kilij Sword: Iconic Blade of the Ottoman Empire

    Jul 12, 2024 · Constructed from high-quality carbon steel, the kilij sword was meticulously crafted by skilled Ottoman blacksmiths. Its blade featured a distinct curvature that allowed for powerful slicing strikes, making it particularly …

  2. Kilij – The Sword of Vlad the Impaler - Heritage Arms …

    Nov 10, 2017 · The Kilij is a Turkish sabre, its name comes from the Turkish Kilic, literally meaning sword. The Kilij had a deeply curved, single edged blade with a flaring tip called a yelman. It has a cruciform (cross-shaped) guard, with a …

  3. Kilij Swords For Sale - Ottoman Swords

  4. Turkish Kilij – Universal Swords - Kult of Athena

    This Turkish Kilij has a blade forged from 1065 high carbon steel and features the traditional Kilij T-section blade spine geometry – a novel design development which both strengthens the blade spine and adds rigidity while minimizing …

  5. Kilij Sword: The Art and Craftsmanship of a Legendary …

    Jan 23, 2024 · Unlike the straight-bladed swords used by the Arabs and Persians previously, the Kilij's curved blade offered a significant advantage in cutting power. Its design evolved from the earlier Turko-Mongol sabers, but it …

  6. Early Ottoman Turkish Kilij – By Kılıç Osman Başkurt

    This custom crafted Turkish Kilij was forged by swordsmith Kılıç Osman Başkurt in Turkey and has a blade of well-tempered 6150 high carbon steel with a hardness of about 50 – 55 HRc.

  7. Ottoman Kilij: Preserving the Legacy of Ottoman …

    Jan 29, 2024 · This legendary sword, with its distinctive curve and sharp blade, was more than just a weapon; it was a representation of the Ottoman Empire's might. Originating in the Turkish lands, the kilij has evolved over centuries, …

  8. Saber (Kilij) with Scabbard | Hilt, Turkish or North …

    Title: Saber (Kilij) with Scabbard. Date: hilt and scabbard, 19th century; blade, probably late 18th–early 19th century. Culture: Hilt, Turkish or North African; blade, Iranian. Medium: Steel, gold, horn (rhinoceros), wood, leather.

  9. Fine and Complete Kilij / Pala Sword with Pattern …

    The shorter version with deeply curved wide blade and ‘T’ spine, sometime known as Pala, is a later version and appeared in the mid 18 Century. The Pala offered here is exceptional in quality and condition.