Hand-Forged Scimitar Sword – Full-Tang 5160 Curved Satin Blade

Scimitar is the general Western name for the family of curved, single-edged swords used across the Middle East, Persia, North Africa, and South Asia. The family includes the Persian shamshir, the Ottoman kilij and yatagan, the Arabian saif, and the Indian talwar. What they share is a forward-curving blade built for fast, powerful draw cuts. This one is a modern, hand-forged interpretation in 5160 spring steel.

Yes. This is a real, fully functional scimitar, not a cast display piece. It is hand-forged from 5160 high-carbon spring steel, full tang, oil-quenched and tempered, and sharpened to a true cutting edge before it ships. It is built to be handled and cut with, and finished cleanly enough to display as a centrepiece.

The blade is forged from 5160 high-carbon spring steel, the same alloy used in heavy-duty truck leaf springs, prized for toughness and edge retention. It is oil-quenched and tempered for a hard cutting edge backed by a flexible, shock-absorbent spine.

Yes. The tang runs the full length of the handle, so there is no rat-tail or glued-in tang to fail. Full-tang construction is what makes the sword strong enough to handle and cut with rather than just display.

The forward curve is what defines the scimitar family. A curved edge slices as it passes through the target rather than simply chopping into it, which makes for fast, efficient draw cuts, and it puts the mass of the blade forward where the cut happens. On this sword the curve is drawn and ground by hand.

This is the sword: longer, lighter in the hand, satin-finished, and built as a collector's curved sword with a wood handle and leather sheath. The scimitar machete is the shorter, broader, heavier working version built for chopping. Both are hand-forged in 5160, so it comes down to whether you want a sword or a working chopper.

Yes. The standard blade is 27 inches, and you can order it shorter or longer to your spec. You can also choose the blade finish, the edge, and add engraving. Every sword is forged to the spec you select, so the size is yours to set.

The handle is shaped wood with a warm brown grip over a full tang, with a polished curved guard and a rounded pommel fitting. Each handle is shaped and fitted by hand, so the grain and colour vary slightly from piece to piece.

Yes. Every sword ships with a brown leather sheath to protect the blade for storage and display. It is made by hand to fit the blade size you order, and alternative sheath colours are available on request.

Yes. You can add a name, initials, or a short message to the blade, and you can upload your own logo or photo for custom engraving. Personalized blades are forged to order, so please confirm the details before you buy.

Very close, but each piece is individually hand-forged, so small variations in finish, polish, handle grain, and fitting details occur naturally. Forging marks and slight differences are part of the character of a handmade blade rather than defects.

Yes. We ship worldwide from Nepal by DHL or FedEx in 7 to 14 business days with tracking. In-stock specs dispatch within 2 to 3 business days; fully custom builds take roughly 4 to 6 weeks to forge first. Import and blade laws vary by country, so please check your local rules before ordering.