Hand-Forged Scimitar Swords

A scimitar is a single-edged sword with a curved blade, shaped so the curve concentrates force along a slicing draw cut. The word is a Western umbrella term for several related curved blades carried historically across the Middle East, Persia, Central Asia, North Africa, and the Indian subcontinent, including the Persian shamshir, Ottoman kilij, Arabian saif, and Indian talwar. Everest Forge forges these as functional hand-made blades in 5160 spring steel.

Every Everest Forge scimitar is fully functional and battle ready. Each is hand-forged from 5160 high-carbon spring steel, full tang, oil-tempered, and sharpened to a true cutting edge before shipping. They will handle tatami, water bottles, and light brush, and they are finished cleanly enough to display as well.

The scimitar is a family of curved Middle Eastern, Persian, and South Asian swords. The saber is the European descendant of that tradition, a single-edged curved cavalry blade developed in Eastern and Central Europe. They share the same design idea, a curved single-edged blade built for slashing, but differ in proportion, hilt design, and regional context. Everest Forge lists both because they belong to the same broad family.

All four are scimitars from different regions. The Shamshir is Persian and has the deepest, narrowest curve. The Kilij is Ottoman, with a broader blade and a flared yelman near the tip. The Talwar is from India and Nepal, with a moderate curve and a distinctive disc-pommel hilt. The Saif is Arabian, similar in profile to the Shamshir and often decorated.

Yes. Everest Forge scimitars are real, fully forged swords, not cast wall-hangers. Each is shaped by hand from a billet of 5160 spring steel, given a full tang, oil-tempered, and sharpened. Historically, scimitars were the working cavalry swords of several great empires, and these are forged by the same hammer-and-anvil methods.

We use 5160 high-carbon spring steel for every scimitar. It is tough, shock-resistant, and holds a sharp edge through repeated impact, which is why it is the modern equivalent of the spring steels smiths sought for centuries. Our blades are oil-tempered for a hard edge backed by a flexible spine.

A D-guard scimitar carries a D-shaped knuckle guard that loops from the pommel to the front of the grip, enclosing and protecting the hand during a cut. It is the natural choice if you want a tactical scimitar with full hand protection. We forge four D-guard styles, from compact 18-inch blades to a 24-inch curved saber-scimitar.

The collection ranges from a compact 16-inch short scimitar to a 29-inch long custom scimitar. The classic working size is 24 inches, which balances reach and control well. Shorter blades from 16 to 19 inches are easier to handle and popular with collectors, while longer blades from 27 to 29 inches deliver more cutting reach.

Yes. Tell us the blade length, curve, steel grade, handle material, engraving, and scabbard style, and we forge to your specification. Lead time is typically 4 to 6 weeks from order to dispatch. Visit the Custom Forge page to request a quote.

Yes. Everest Forge ships from Nepal to most countries within 7 to 14 business days, with tracking on every order. Customs duties and import laws vary by country, so please check your local sword and blade import regulations before ordering.

In most countries, hand-forged scimitars are legal to own as collector pieces, martial arts equipment, or display swords. Carry laws and import restrictions vary significantly by country. Please check your local regulations before ordering, and see our global sword laws guide for the most common destinations.

Most in-stock scimitars dispatch within 2 to 3 business days and arrive within 7 to 14 business days worldwide. Custom-forged scimitars take 4 to 6 weeks to forge before dispatch. We provide tracking on every order.