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Post by marw on Aug 3, 2023 17:11:44 GMT
I received my LK Chen shamshir today. Although ipostswords will do a much better detailed useful review. I just plan to post a few pictures and personal observations. Attachments:
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Post by marw on Aug 3, 2023 22:31:14 GMT
Some what fancy packing although slightly flimsy: Attachments:
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Post by marw on Aug 3, 2023 22:33:10 GMT
Some estimates of dimensions, which seem to vary depending on the individual article:
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Post by marw on Aug 3, 2023 22:35:20 GMT
My blade is 74.5 cm in length and 2.8 cm in width at the base. Distil taper is such that the thickness at the base is 5.3 mm and 4.11 in the middle.
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Post by ihutch1 on Aug 8, 2023 13:36:44 GMT
Here are the stats on mine. Pretty happy with the sword, feel the scabbard could be better, especially at the opening. Mass: 787g Distal Taper: Hilt 6.25mm, Mid 4.5mm, Tip 2mm OAL: 89cm Blade Length: 75cm POB: 13cm Pic (Ottoman swordsmith, Peserey, LK Chen):
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Post by marw on Aug 8, 2023 22:27:49 GMT
@ihutch may I ask what blade width you have at the cross guard?
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Post by fayebarca on Aug 18, 2023 17:23:51 GMT
For anyone interested in this particular make of shamshir based in the US, it looks like KultofAthena will have them available in September.
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