Turkish Sword “Kilij” circa 1770
Turkish Kilij “Kılıç”, (literally "sword") with inscription of Sultan Selim Khan III. Made of gold inlaid watered steel and horn, Length 95.25 cm, dated circa 1770. A “Kilij” is a type of one-handed, single edged and moderately curved sword used by the Turks throughout history starting from the Hsiung-nu period. The Turkish root verb "kır-" means "to break" with the suffix "-inç" makes "kır-ınç" (instrument for breaking) becomes kılınç, then kılıç.
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