Scimitar
TypeSword
OriginMiddle East
Era900s
UsersVarious Islamic empires
About Scimitar
A curved sword optimized for slashing from horseback. The curve increased cutting power while riding past an opponent. The name comes from Italian scimitarra, possibly from Persian shamshir. Saladin famously wielded one against the Crusaders.
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