This eagle scimitar is a hand forged curved sword with a high carbon 1095 steel blade, an intricately detailed eagle head pommel, a finely crafted wood handle, and a hand stitched leather sheath. It measures 32 inches overall, with the blade heat treated to 56 to 58 HRC for exceptional edge retention. Compact enough to display anywhere yet built as a fully functional sword, it pairs the classic curved profile of the Middle Eastern saber with one of history's most enduring symbols of power: the eagle.
History: The Scimitar and the Eagle
The curved saber reached the Middle East around the 9th century with Turkic horsemen from the Central Asian steppe, and over the centuries it branched into a family of legendary regional swords: the Arab saif, the Ottoman kilij, and the deeply curved Persian shamshir, which rose to prominence in the 12th century and became the definitive Persian sword by the 16th. European writers gathered them all under one borrowed word, scimitar, most likely an adaptation of the Persian shamshir.
The eagle pommel on this sword draws on an equally old tradition. Across the Islamic world, sword hilts were often sculpted into animal forms, with bird head pommels among the most prized, appearing on Persian and Ottoman sabers as marks of rank and artistry. And no bird carried more weight in the region's symbolism than the eagle. The golden Eagle of Saladin, associated with the great 12th century sultan who faced the Crusaders, endures to this day on the coats of arms of Egypt and other Arab states as an emblem of strength, vision, and sovereignty. An eagle crowned scimitar unites the region's signature sword with its signature symbol.
Blade Materials: High Carbon 1095 Steel
The blade is forged from 1095 steel, the highest carbon steel commonly used in swords. Its 0.95% carbon content is more than double that of the widely used 1045 steel (0.45%), giving the blade outstanding hardness and edge retention.
Each blade is precision heat treated to 56 to 58 HRC. That hardness lets the edge stay keen through hard use and resharpen cleanly, while the heat treatment is carefully controlled so the blade retains the strength to stand up to high impact contact without failing.
Features and Design
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1095 High Carbon Steel Blade: Hand forged and heat treated to 56 to 58 HRC for lasting sharpness.
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Eagle Head Pommel: An intricately detailed sculpted pommel in the tradition of Persian and Ottoman bird head sword hilts.
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Wood Handle: Finely crafted for a firm, comfortable grip and a warm contrast to the steel.
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Hand Stitched Leather Sheath: Protects the blade and completes the presentation.
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Battle-Ready Construction: A fully functional sword, not a decorative wall hanger.
Sword Details
- Overall Length: 32"
- Blade Material: High Carbon 1095 Steel
- Rockwell Hardness: 56 to 58 HRC
- Pommel: Detailed eagle head
- Handle: Wood
- Sheath: Hand stitched leather
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an eagle scimitar? It is a curved Middle Eastern style saber finished with a sculpted eagle head pommel, a design rooted in the bird head hilts of Persian and Ottoman sword making and the eagle's long history as a symbol of power in the region.
What steel is the blade made from? The blade is forged from 1095 high carbon steel (0.95% carbon) and heat treated to 56 to 58 HRC.
How long is this sword? The sword measures 32 inches overall, more compact than a full length scimitar and well suited to display.
Is this sword battle-ready? Yes. It is a hand forged, fully functional sword with a heat treated high carbon steel blade.
What is included with the sword? The scimitar ships with a hand stitched leather sheath.
