This article was originally published on SwordBuy. Umar Ibn Al Khattab is one of the most prominent figures in Islamic history. He was the second caliph of the Islamic empire, and his reign was marked by significant accomplishments and contributions to the Islamic world. In this article, we will delve deeper into the life and legacy of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab. Early Life and Conversion to Islam Umar Ibn Al Khattab – Caliph Umar was born into a prominent family in Mecca around 579 AD. He was a young man when Islam began to spread in Mecca, and initially, he was a staunch opponent of the new religio ..read more

This article was originally published on SwordBuy. Sultan Selim Sword was the 28th Ottoman Sultan, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1789 until 1807. He was known for his modernization and reforms, which aimed to strengthen the Ottoman Empire and bring it into line with the rapidly changing world of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Selim’s reign was characterized by an emphasis on reform, modernization, and the strengthening of the Ottoman Empire. He was determined to counter the decline of the Ottoman Empire and to bring it in line with the rapidly changing world of the time. He began ..read more

This article was originally published on SwordBuy. What is a Shamshir Sword? Shamshir sword is one of the most famous sword in history. Shamshir, which means curved like the tiger’s nail, describes the deeply curved and continuously tapering parabolic saber blade typical of Persia, Mughal India and the adjoining Arab world from the middle of the 16th century. Considering that blades of shamshir form, of both Persian and Indian manufacture, were widely traded and interchangeably used with hilts of local manufacture throughout the Near Eastern Islamic world from shortly after their adoption by t ..read more

This article was originally published on SwordBuy. Where did Zulfiqar Sword come from? There are dozens of interesting war instruments in the history of world warfare. The biggest features of these interesting war tools is that  they are used for the same purpose as their counterparts, but they can have different in design from casual models. One of these interesting war tools is the Zulfiqar sword. Zulfiqar Sword is an Islamic sword. There are many rumors about this sword. Which of these rumors is more likely to be true is not exactly known. The most accurate and most important fact know ..read more

This article was originally published on SwordBuy. Zulfiqar Sword One of the four great caliphs, Imam Ali’s sword is Zulfiqar. It has a very different structure with an appearance resembling a 2-headed points. The reason why it has a fork-shaped double structure was to squeeze the sword of the incoming enemy with the fork-shaped part, allowing the enemy to take his weapon from his hand. Of course, the accuracy of this is unknown.  As you know, the sword is known as the sword of Imam Ali.  Ali is one of the 4 Caliphs. He is also the son-in-law and cousin of our Prophet. The Zulfiqar s ..read more

This article was originally published on SwordBuy. Officer’s Sword Officer’s Sword, Officer Sabre, generally known as cavalry and officer, this sword made a name for itself in the French empire. The officer’s sword has also had an important place in history. This sword, which was used in the 17th and 19th centuries, was also among the preferences of the sailors. The reason for this is that the officer’s sword is a type of weapon that is light, curved, large and gripped with the thumb and index fingers, which has a hilt. At the same time, the officer’s sword, which was generally used in medieva ..read more

This article was originally published on SwordBuy. Turkish Sword Before the Industrial Revolution, many tools in every field were handmade products. Because the machine production culture had not started yet and people used to produce in small workshops. War tools were also produced in workshops. One of the last war tools produced by hand in wars in world history was swords. Swords were one of the war tools that required skill both in production and use. One of the biggest secrets of the Turks, who won very important military victories throughout history, was that the best quality swords of th ..read more

This article was originally published on SwordBuy. Spartan Sword It was an ancient Greek civilization that was founded on the Peloponnese and ruled from the 9th century BC to the 400s BC.  Their cultural and military structures, traditions and especially the state organization based on the discipline of war have survived to today. Long before director Zack Snyder’s famous “300” movie starring Gerard Butler as King Leonidas in 2007, the name Sparta inspired enough football clubs to give their name. The most important characteristic of the Spartans is that they have a very strong minimal di ..read more

This article was originally published on SwordBuy. What is Shamshir Sword? A shamshir  is a type of Persian/Iranian sword with a radical curve. The Shamshir sword is quite different from other swords with its structure and stance. This sword has been known by several different names in history. Shamshir means sword in Persian. Today it is known as the Shamshir Sword. The biggest feature that distinguishes the sword from other swords is that it is curved and has a curved structure. Shamshir sword has a curved structure, it is a sword that tapered towards the tip. The sword is known as a de ..read more

This article was originally published on SwordBuy. Did the Ottoman Empire use swords? As you can see from its name, it is exactly like the sword used by Fatih Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in the war. The original one is exhibited in Istanbul Topkapi Palace. The sword is well-known for its magnificence, stance and owner. The Conqueror sword was made centuries ago by the most skillful Turkish blacksmiths of those times with the request of Fatih Sultan Mehmed, to be used in wars and ceremonies. What is the Size of Ottoman Sword? The sword was also very famous for its size and craftsmanship. Its to ..read more