Belly Dance Curved Sword Scimitar with Leather Sheath
Well Balanced (Edge Up) Factory Edge (Unsharpened) for Safety
Brass Cross-Guard & Pommel, Wood Grip, Full Push Tang
Excellent Reviews
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6/1/25 newest shipment the fit and finish of handle much improved, plus sheath is thicker leather, darker color with better hardware. See 5th & 6th photos.
Highly recommended by dancers (See Raks al Sayf: Sword Dancing) and nicely balanced for dancing. It has a factory edge for realism but is unsharpened for it's intended purpose of dancing, display, cosplay or stage combat. ThanksIlona Marianna, Polish dancer and performance artist for permission to use your beautiful photo with scimitar you purchased!Some minor flaws in finish possible, consistent with being handmade in Pakistan, but crafted with care.
The scimitar is a prop that belly dancers often use to demonstrate their flexibility and sense of balance, as well as a beautifulcostume piecethat mesmerizes the audience. It’s balanced on many parts of the body but most commonly on top of the head.See youtube video ‘How to Use a Sword | Belly Dancing’ by Irina Akulenko
Specifications:
Overall Length - 34”
Handle Length - 7” (wood handle full push tang)
Blade Length - 25”
Blade Type - Factory Edge - Unsharpened
Cross-Guard - 6” Brass
Weight - 2 lbs, 8 ozs (sword alone)
Pommel - Brass Bird of Prey Head, a Hawk?
Sheath - Unfinished Leather w/ 3 snap closures
Collectors:The curved sword or scimitar was widespread throughout the Middle Eastfrom at least the Ottoman period,with early examples dating to the9th century.Mongols, Rajputs and Sikhsused scimitars in warfare, among many other peoples.Numerous Islamictraditions adopted scimitars, as attested by their symbolic occurrence in art and the Coat of Arms of Saudi Arabia, where it was also used by executioners for beheading. Several versions in my store, aside from this one designed specifically for dance and performance arts.
I'm a collector and re-enactor, active in local groups and Renaissance Fair so I get lots of response. I sell what I own and can recommend! See my Seller Ratings and buy with confidence! Plus I ship fast.
Some of these usually on sale in my store, 10% off for minor cosmetic flaws. Do a search for item #226893217526
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