Ofieri kilij is a steel sword in the Hearts of Stone expansion. Their lives were dedicated to the sole purpose of fighting, so they trained constantly from a very early age. Derivations of kilij: Polish szabla and karabela, Hungarian sabre, Cossac shashka, Balkan sabres and many more. So, we have a seasoned janissary swinging a deadly kilij (one of the best military sabers ever made) against an elite samurai, wielding a katana. Kilij Sword; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Let us take a closer look at each one, separately. Previously, Arabs and Persians used straight-bladed swords such as the earlier types of the Arab saif, takoba and kaskara. ANTIQUE ISLAMIC SWORD TURKISH OTTOMAN SILVER KOFTGARI Kilij Pala Shamshir Dagger. The Central Asian Turks and their offshoots began using curved cavalry swords beginning from the late Xiongnu period. A kilij (from Turkish literally "sword") is a type of one-handed, single-edged and moderately curved scimitar used by the Timurid Empire, Mamluk Empire, Ottoman Empire, and the later Turkic Khanates of Central Asia and Eurasian steppes. The katana definitely scores a win here! So, they pronounced kilij almost like “kill each”, but with much shorter vowel sounds. A beautiful and rare Islamic warrior's saber in its steel furniture profusely damascened with Arabic scripts in gold, bone grips of characteristic early Karabela form affixed by two steel rivets. Oct 17, 2016 - Kult Of Athena - Swords - GI2980C - Damascus Turkish Kilij with all-wooden scabbard - This Turkish Kilij has a blade that has been crafted from Damascus steel. No Preference. Derivations of kilij: Polish szabla and karabela, Hungarian sabre, Cossac shashka, Balkan sabres and … Close. The Turkish language has numerous terminology describing swords, swordsmithing, parts and types of blades. The blade displays Nastaliq writing on both sides, in silver and gold, with a cartouche displaying the signature of the maker. Full length: 94.5 cm, blade length 82 cm. After the Auspicious Incident, the Turkish army was modernized in the European fashion and kilijs were abandoned for western-type cavalry sabers and smallswords. It can hit armor and steel and not suffer too much damage. If you are fighting horseback, then you won’t be elegantly sparing with another opponent. The Iranian (Persian) shamshir was created during the Turkic Seljuk Empire period of Iran/Persia.[5]. Rogue-Mike. So, neither fighter would know what to expect from their opponent, given that they aren’t mutually accustomed with the fighting system (which they may experience for the first time). I will be judging based on maneuverability, purpose, durability, and cutting power. But after repeating the experiment several times, I believe the kilij would win most of the times. see all. Katanas are also stiff, which means that when you hit a target, it won’t wobble and bend on impact. And how are they similar? Officers of the US Marine Corps still use a mameluke pattern dress sword. Kilij definition, a Turkish saber with a crescent-shaped blade, sharp on the entire convex edge and sharp on the opposite edge for about 8 inches (20 centimeters) back from the point. 1 Day Shipping. This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. I think the samurai might have an advantage in a duel, one-to-one combat! And it weighs between 0.9 and 1.2 kg (around 2.5 pounds). Turkish Kilij vs Katana – Which Sword is Better? ... To be fair, any properly sharpened and honed sword (especially one with a curved blade) has the capability of doing this. Watch; ANTIQUE 19c. Civilians in the provinces and county militia (zeibeks in Western Anatolia, bashibozuks in Balkan provinces), continued to carry hand-made kilijs as a part of their traditional dress. The kilij first became popular with the Balkan nations and the Hungarian hussar cavalry after 15th century. How do you pronounce the word “kilij”? The samurai were experts in all-things-military: swordsmanship, horseback riding, and bow and arrow. The centrifugal force adds to your own force. Made of gold inlaid watered steel and horn, Length 95.25 cm, dated circa 1770. Here is a cool demo of what I mean, this video proves how effective of a cutter the kilij is. The katana is sharper, very effective as a slashing weapon, and it does give much cleaner cuts than the kilij. This blade is of Turkic origins. A kilij (from Turkish kılıç, literally "sword") is a type of one-handed, single-edged and moderately curved scimitar used by the Timurid Empire, Mamluk Empire, Ottoman Empire, and the later Turkic Khanates of Central Asia and Eurasian steppes. Which is the better cutter? However, in English, "kilij" is used for a particular type of Turkish sword, with a short thin blade with a T-spine for about 2/3 of the way to the point, and a thin broad tip (as noted by /u/Irrissann). Kilij Sword #16 | 640 x 432px 15.5KB | This very fine sword is a Kilij style, early – mid 19C., made for the Balkan market. This type of sabre became very popular for light cavalry officers, in both France and Britain, and became a fashionable sword for senior officers to wear. How are these swords different? I have a deep interest in martial arts, tactical survival, and I am a total tech nerd. The katana blade length measures around 60-70 cm (27-30 inches) and it weighs between 1 and 1.2 kg (around 2.5 pounds). How is do you fight with a kilij? Following the Ottoman invasion of Balkans, however, European armies were introduced to the kilij itself. With the katana, you can push down the handle with your forward hand while pulling up with the other hand – effectively exerting a leverage force (good for swift, short, controlled chops). It reaches 52 – 58 Rockwell (HRC) hardness in 4116 – 4034 Quality Stainless Steel Heat Treatment Furnaces. Read Kilij from the story Types of Swords by MikuChan2468 (SheeleExtaseOsborne) with 113 reads. DTCF Dergisi, 6, 1948, This page was last edited on 5 November 2020, at 02:00. Before you read any further, listen to this guy’s opinion: Skill and Maneuverability. Turkey - Kilij - Sword Description Turkey - Kilij - Sword Very good + Ottoman sword Ceremonial sword Good condition, no rust. Highly pure folded steel for the real katana, vs Damascus steel of excellent quality for the best kilij. Weight 1049 g. from early 15th century. Mid-duel, the katana offers about the same speed as the kilij, but less cutting power and more maneuverability. The Kilij is a type of Turkish sword, equivalent to the European sabre, originating in the late 15th century, in the Ottoman Empire where it had a prominent role in horse fighting. But they did their job well. Subjectively at least, I made my verdict on which is the better blade. The history of the turkish sabre, or kilij, extends back into the 15th century, when the distinctive yalmani style of kilij formed. Our main competitor is the Turkish tulwar (or kilij). $399.99. Curved swords are balanced and can be wielded by the player with one hand. Most likely they would be incompatible in some way, but I cannot predict how! Ottoman Kilij/Pala Trainer This Kilij Sword, sometimes known as Pala is Turkish, 19 C. The blade does not flex on thrusting, but provides good simulation for moderate level training. The Turkish root verb "kır-" means "to kill"[2] with the suffix "-inç" makes "kır-ınç" (instrument for killing) becomes kılınç, then kılıç. We love competition! Kilij With a name derived from a Turkic root word that means “to kill”, and that appropriately sounds like its intended task even in English, the single-edged kilij was the traditional saber of the Turks and related cultures. It is more durable than the katana and more effective against armor, but not when stabbing. or Best Offer +$75.00 shipping. It can break or chip when you parry against a sword strike or when you hit a shield or a piece of armor.